FDA: Iceberg lettuce recall stands after false positive for Cyclospora
A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.
Jul 20, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on Parasitic Diseases
MeSH tree: C01.610
Q&A: Cyclospora outbreak
People across the United States are taking a closer look at their lettuce and leafy greens this summer because of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness whose most notable symptom is severe, watery diarrhea.
Jul 18, 2026
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Early warning signs of potential drug resistance in schistosomiasis parasite revealed
Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis that may reduce its response to praziquantel, the only available treatment. The study provides an early warning ...
Jul 17, 2026
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CDC warns of parasite outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.
Jul 17, 2026
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Cyclosporiasis: What to know and how to prevent it
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing "explosive diarrhea," is making headlines across the country. Dr. Stacey Rose, associate professor of internal medicine and infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine, ...
Jul 17, 2026
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US gripped by major outbreak of intestinal infections
More than half of U.S. states are grappling with an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness caused by a foodborne parasite, America's top health agency reported Tuesday.
Jul 15, 2026
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The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses
Rain had turned the dirt road into thick mud, but Mabel Djoumessi kept walking with her 9-month-old son, Kenfack, strapped to her back. His malaria vaccination appointment at a clinic in central Cameroon was too important ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Lettuce suspected in growing multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Michigan health officials have identified lettuce and other salad greens as the leading suspected source of a growing multistate outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes watery diarrhea.
Jul 14, 2026
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As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.
Jul 14, 2026
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Q&A: Rise in cyclosporiasis cases
Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora. People contract cyclosporiasis by consuming food or water contaminated with feces containing Cyclospora parasites. Health officials ...
Jul 14, 2026
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