Infectious disease expert shares how to safely eat lettuce amid Cyclospora outbreak

An ongoing 2026 outbreak of cyclosporiasis has sickened more than 11,500 people across the United States with explosive diarrhea

Prewashed greens are extremely convenient, but whole heads of lettuce may be less risky during a cyclospora outbreak. CostaPPPR via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Salads – along with other fresh produce – are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Leafy greens are rich in vitamins A, C and K, folate, potassium and magn

There are promising signs that illnesses linked to contaminated lettuce may be slowing in Michigan, the hotspot of the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the U.S.

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Centralized sourcing and distribution networks can turn a local contamination event into a multistate crisis, food safety experts say

Experts say food industry consolidation may be amplifying the cyclospora outbreak, allowing contaminated produce to spread farther.

Dr. Daniel Griffin doesn’t like to get sick. The first reason why is obvious—the congestion, the aching, the cough that overstays its welcome, the unpleasant stomach symptoms. The second is a matter of professional dignity. "It's almost like a gardener with dead plants," says Griffin, chief of the division of infectiou

The Trump administration is facing a key messaging test as it tries to stop potentially multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness.  Two months in and thousands of cases later, the outbreak has become a communications nightmare.    Experts say confusing messages and a lack of central leadership have left

Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.