CDC Expands Largest Known Cyclospora Outbreak to 15 US States
The US CDC has linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell and sourced from Mexico, with cases reaching record levels.
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The US CDC has linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell and sourced from Mexico, with cases reaching record levels.
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Following the first two US deaths linked to cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the CDC has reportedly broadened its investigation to include six additional states.
Guardian US | Aug 5, 2026, 2:53 AMworld
US health officials report a surge in cyclospora infections since May, with ongoing investigations into sources and spread.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 11:03 AM
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Michigan reports first deaths amid largest US cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 11,000 cases linked to contaminated lettuce.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 6:52 PMpolitics
Taylor Farms is recalling 25 shredded lettuce and salad mix products linked to a multistate cyclospora outbreak traced to a supplier in central Mexico, affecting 27 states across the U.S.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:40 AMglobal-institutions
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the third largest on record, spreading faster than previous outbreaks, while Uganda reports progress amid ongoing risks.
UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 11:10 PMpolitics
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has resulted in over 1,700 deaths, with health officials facing difficulties in tracking and controlling the virus.
The Hill | Aug 5, 2026, 1:31 AM
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Two Michigan residents with underlying health conditions have died amid the largest U.S. cyclospora outbreak, health officials say.
The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 6:33 PM
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The parasitic infection causing severe diarrhoea has spread across 45 states, with Michigan at the epicentre of the outbreak.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 5:04 PM
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In response to a cyclospora outbreak traced to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, fast-food chains offer several lettuce-free menu items for cautious consumers.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 10:47 AM
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The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris continues to spread across the United States, with Texas and Michigan reporting the highest number of cases so far this year.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:42 PM
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US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. calls on parents to vaccinate children against measles as infections hit a 35-year high, while accusing CNN's Dana Bash of media malpractice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 4:40 PM
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A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce has led to significant crop losses and decreased consumer demand across the U.S., impacting farmers in California’s Salinas Valley and beyond.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 11:41 PM
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its fastest spreading Ebola epidemic, surpassing previous records and prompting urgent calls for increased global attention and funding.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 6:42 PM
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Eastern Congo faces a rapid increase in Ebola cases linked to the Bundibugyo virus, with response efforts challenged by security issues.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 30, 2026, 1:55 PM
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Ugandan Health Minister announces successful completion of monitoring period with no new cases, while Ebola infections surge in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 7:35 PM
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Despite being often associated with the Middle Ages, the plague continues to cause significant illness and death in parts of the world, including Madagascar.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Scott Gottlieb highlights ongoing challenges in managing the cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:07 AM
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Experts criticize the federal response to a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from Mexico, highlighting a lack of clear leadership and confusing messaging.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 10:51 AM
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The CDC worked behind the scenes across 11 U.S. cities to monitor and respond to health threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring fan safety amid a surge in measles cases.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 12:02 AM
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As Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister, questions arise over the foreign policy and defence experience of key figures Miliband and Streeting.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 3:07 PMpolitics
Ossoff links the termination of parasitic infection tracking, including cyclospora, to public health concerns amid recent outbreaks.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 7:28 AMworld
The Food and Drug Administration links thousands of Cyclospora infections to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at Taco Bell and Walmart.
BBC World | Jul 19, 2026, 10:44 PMworld
US health officials have traced a widespread outbreak of the diarrhoea-causing parasite cyclospora to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states, with a supplier in Mexico identified as the likely source.
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