How Safe Is It To Eat Lettuce With Cyclospora Outbreak Unresolved
The FDA and CDC have not yet confirmed the source of the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, despite HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claiming it is under control. As of late July 2026, the CDC outbreak page had not been updated since July 18, showing 1,644 cases, but state-level data suggests much higher numbers, with Michigan reporting 6,571 cases, Ohio 1,244, Indiana 511, West Virginia 195, and Kentucky 192. An initial positive test for Cyclospora in Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce was later determined to be a false positive, though the company voluntarily recalled products from 27 states. The article notes that the incubation period can range from 2 to 14 days, meaning many undiagnosed cases may exist. The author advises continued caution and recommends checking recall notices until the outbreak is definitively resolved.
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