Escalation: CDC Reports 145 New Cyclospora Cases

As of June 29, 2026, the CDC reported an increase of 145 confirmed cases of cyclospora across 17 states, with notable incidents in Florida and Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is actively monitoring this outbreak, which has also been linked to at least 300 reported cases in 18 states according to other sources.

In response to the growing number of infections, health officials are investigating the potential source of the outbreak, which is suspected to be contaminated lettuce.

Cyclospora is a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness, and outbreaks are often associated with fresh produce.

There is a discrepancy in case counts, with the CDC reporting 145 cases while other reports indicate at least 300 infections across more states.

Health officials are expected to provide further updates as investigations into the source of the outbreak continue.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources