Cyclospora infections hit record high in US as Michigan eyes lettuce as possible source

Cyclospora infections in the United States have surged in 2026 to a record, surpassing the previous national high of around 4,700 cases set in 2019, with more than 30 states reporting cases. Michigan health officials are investigating lettuce as a possible source of the outbreak. The illness is not usually life-threatening and is typically treated with antibiotics.

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