Leon County logged its first cyclosporiasis case, extending Florida's outbreak to Tallahassee and lifting the statewide total to 158 cases since May 1 across 36 counties.
Miami-Dade remains the hardest hit with 33 cases—up 16 in a week—while Lee has 16 and Broward 13; seven counties, including Leon and Wakulla, reported first cases in the latest update.
CDC data show nearly 4,200 confirmed cases in more than 41 states and 308 hospitalizations, with another 7,400 mostly in Michigan and Ohio still awaiting lab confirmation.
Federal investigators still point to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce as the likely source despite an earlier positive sample being reclassified as a false match; recalled products reached restaurants and stores in 27 states.
Florida averages 246 cases a year and typically sees summer spikes tied to fresh produce consumption, with symptoms ranging from watery diarrhea and cramping to fatigue and weight loss.