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Cyclospora Outbreak Finally Contained | Baton Rouge News
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- Sep 12, 2026
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- 107
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The U.S. just wrapped up its biggest cyclospora outbreak ever — with nearly 13,000 confirmed cases and over 6,000 suspected, mostly tied to recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Though Taco Bell was initially blamed, the FDA’s investigation remains inconclusive as lab results are pending. The parasite causes severe diarrhea and disproportionately hit Michigan, where two deaths occurred. With cases surging 16x since May — fueled by contaminated soil or water — this outbreak underscores a troubling drop in international food inspections, leaving Americans vulnerable to unseen threats on their plates. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7eddccf943ec2180