US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, that the ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis—a parasitic illness causing watery and notable diarrhea—is "under control." Kennedy made this statement one day after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reversed a 27-state recall of shredded iceberg lettuce, labeling the initial recall a "false positive."
Kennedy emphasized that the source of the outbreak has been identified, although some experts caution that infections are likely to continue rising. The FDA's about-face on the lettuce recall came amid ongoing public safety concerns related to the outbreak.
The cyclospora parasite responsible for cyclosporiasis has caused widespread illness, but the health secretary's remarks suggest containment efforts are progressing.
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