{"id":6743,"date":"2026-08-05T16:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usglobalnews.com\/?p=6743"},"modified":"2026-08-05T16:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:30:11","slug":"cdc-reportedly-expands-scope-of-us-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-to-15-states-including-arkansas-and-missouri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usglobalnews.com\/?p=6743","title":{"rendered":"CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas and Missouri"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-gu-name=\"media\" class=\"dcr-14sl0e4\">\n<div class=\"dcr-17l77cs\">\n<figure id=\"ad73dd5f-ab3c-49f6-b95c-7f901dded912\" class=\"dcr-191xnya\">\n<div id=\"img-1\" class=\"dcr-1t7hdmw\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lettuce in supermarket basket\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/7b3d68270e2adc17e06223fbabc96d0aa780f336\/0_0_5748_3832\/master\/5748.jpg?width=465&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" width=\"465\" height=\"310\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"dcr-up96pv\"><span class=\"dcr-kogzpx\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-18mnkpm\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1294qmb\"><label for=\"the-checkbox\" class=\"dcr-4sl2vt\"><\/label> <\/p>\n<div id=\"the-caption\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1mfxiaj\"><span class=\"dcr-13i4yc9\"><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1cipnsy\">The FDA has identified lettuce produced by Taylor Farms in Mexico as the source of one outbreak.<\/span> Photograph: Nathan Howard\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><a href=\"#img-1\" data-ignore=\"global-link-styling\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-zwabc0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><button data-element-id=\"ad73dd5f-ab3c-49f6-b95c-7f901dded912\" type=\"button\" class=\"open-lightbox dcr-1bitgpn\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><span class=\"dcr-1shbixy\">View image in fullscreen<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-qda0hp\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1e9iiy9\"><span class=\"dcr-13i4yc9\"><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1cipnsy\">The FDA has identified lettuce produced by Taylor Farms in Mexico as the source of one outbreak.<\/span> Photograph: Nathan Howard\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-gu-name=\"headline\" class=\"dcr-ql9l8l\">\n<div class=\"dcr-6mja0y\">\n<h1 class=\"dcr-l0wuod\">CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas and Missouri<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-gu-name=\"standfirst\" class=\"dcr-1xpojbf\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1gm5ptv\">\n<p>Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to disease<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-gu-name=\"body\" class=\"dcr-x1al2c\">\n<div class=\"dcr-11gq2tx\">\n<div id=\"maincontent\" class=\"dcr-1w2vkyc\">\n<div class=\"article-body-commercial-selector article-body-viewer-selector dcr-ogvvui\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reportedly expanded the scope of the largest known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/cyclosporiasis-outbreak--us-\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">cyclosporiasis outbreak<\/a> to more states, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/arkansas\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Arkansas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/missouri\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Missouri<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">A spokesperson from Arkansas\u2019s health department confirmed the outbreak expansion to their state in a statement to the Guardian: \u201cArkansas is one of the states the CDC is adding to the multi-state outbreak for cyclosporiasis.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The Missouri health department also confirmed the state\u2019s \u201cinvolvement in this multistate outbreak\u201d, a spokesperson told the Guardian.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The alleged expansion also includes Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/health\/2026\/08\/04\/cdc-expands-largest-known-cyclospora-outbreak-15-states\/\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">according to<\/a> the Washington Post.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"d448118b-7d2d-4a82-ae94-8df15eaea54d\" data-spacefinder-role=\"richLink\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-1oq85qr\">\n<div data-print-layout=\"hide\" data-link-name=\"rich-link-4 | 4\" data-component=\"rich-link\" data-name=\"placeholder\" class=\"dcr-1rx5ky9\">\n<div data-format-theme=\"5\" data-format-design=\"0\" data-format-display=\"0\" class=\"dcr-uyoh2p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/aug\/03\/cyclospora-deaths-michigan\" class=\"dcr-f35c0u\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-vvxpdt\">\n<div class=\"dcr-6z6e7\">\n<div class=\"dcr-zh9rih\">US cyclosporiasis outbreak kills two people in Michigan, officials say<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dcr-oj13vq\">\n<div class=\"dcr-ef9nua\">Read more<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The Guardian has contacted the CDC and the health departments of Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">As of 28 July, the CDC had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cyclosporiasis\/php\/surveillance\/index.html\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">recorded<\/a> 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, along with approximately 11,500 suspected cases awaiting confirmation. Cases have been reported in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/list-of-states-where-cyclospora-cases-are-still-rising-12276669\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">45 states<\/a> since May, although most of the suspected cases have been concentrated in Michigan and Ohio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The disease is a form of food poisoning originating from <em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em>, a microscopic parasite that causes symptoms including diarrhea, appetite loss, bloating, extreme fatigue, low-grade fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Cyclosporiasis spreads through the fecal-oral route, most commonly by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms typically begin about a week after infection, and without treatment can last anywhere from a few days to a month or longer, according to the CDC. Those with symptoms are advised to stay well hydrated.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"c881cabb-9eca-4f8e-a859-e638d3f22316\" data-spacefinder-role=\"richLink\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-1oq85qr\">\n<div data-print-layout=\"hide\" data-link-name=\"rich-link-9 | 9\" data-component=\"rich-link\" data-name=\"placeholder\" class=\"dcr-1rx5ky9\">\n<div data-format-theme=\"5\" data-format-design=\"0\" data-format-display=\"0\" class=\"dcr-uyoh2p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/science\/2026\/jul\/31\/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-testing\" class=\"dcr-f35c0u\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-vvxpdt\">\n<div class=\"dcr-6z6e7\">\n<div class=\"dcr-zh9rih\">Is the cyclosporiasis outbreak slowing? Test-makers are hopeful<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dcr-oj13vq\">\n<div class=\"dcr-ef9nua\">Read more<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Although the Food and Drug Administration is still investigating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/jul\/28\/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-us-food-safety\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">six cyclosporiasis outbreaks<\/a>, it has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/outbreaks-foodborne-illness\/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">identified<\/a> iceberg lettuce produced by Taylor Farms de Mexico as the source of one outbreak. In response, Taylor Farms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/jul\/18\/cyclospora-iceberg-lettuce-recall\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">voluntarily recalled<\/a> lettuce distributed to restaurants in 27 states and grocery stores in 15 states.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">On 24 July, the CDC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2026\/cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-expanded-to-four-new-states.html\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">announced<\/a> that the outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded to four additional states \u2013 Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. As of that date, illnesses associated with the outbreak had been reported in nine states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Michigan \u2013 the state hardest hit by the outbreak, with health officials reporting 11,234 outbreak-linked cases \u2013 on Monday reported the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/aug\/03\/cyclospora-deaths-michigan\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">first two US deaths<\/a> linked to the disease since the outbreak began.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The CDC has warned the public to not eat recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, and to contact healthcare providers if cyclosporiasis symptoms are experienced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-print-layout=\"hide\" class=\"dcr-swayiu\"><span class=\"dcr-1xhbmzr\">Explore more on these topics<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-2c03t5\">\n<ul class=\"dcr-p7nd18\">\n<li class=\"dcr-r721ee\"><a href=\"\/us-news\/cyclosporiasis-outbreak--us-\" class=\"dcr-856iwi\">Cyclosporiasis outbreak (US)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-r721ee\"><a href=\"\/us-news\/trump-administration\" class=\"dcr-856iwi\">Trump administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-r721ee\"><a href=\"\/society\/health\" class=\"dcr-856iwi\">Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-r721ee\"><a href=\"\/us-news\/us-politics\" class=\"dcr-856iwi\">US politics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-r721ee\"><a href=\"\/us-news\/healthcare\" class=\"dcr-856iwi\">US healthcare<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-r721ee\"><a href=\"\/science\/infectiousdiseases\" class=\"dcr-856iwi\">Infectious diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-r721ee\"><a href=\"\/world\/food-safety\" class=\"dcr-856iwi\">Food safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-r721ee\"><a href=\"\/tone\/news\" class=\"dcr-856iwi\">news<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dcr-313bdz\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=CDC%20reportedly%20expands%20scope%20of%20US%20cyclosporiasis%20outbreak%20to%2015%20states,%20including%20Arkansas%20and%20Missouri&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/aug\/04\/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-15-states-cdc?CMP=share_btn_url\" class=\"dcr-ncybeu\">Share<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-19bkree\"><a data-link-name=\"meta-syndication-article\" href=\"https:\/\/syndication.theguardian.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fus-news%2F2026%2Faug%2F04%2Fcyclosporiasis-outbreak-15-states-cdc&amp;type=article&amp;internalpagecode=us-news\/2026\/aug\/04\/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-15-states-cdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"Reuse this content\" class=\"dcr-1c41onw\">Reuse this content<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-gu-name=\"right-column\" class=\"dcr-1kq7f60\"><span class=\"dcr-1ryr20k\"><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FDA has identified lettuce produced by Taylor Farms in Mexico as the source of one outbreak. 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