# First two deaths reported in US cyclospora outbreak

US health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the cyclospora parasite outbreak, which has sickened many across several states. The announcement underscores the severity of the foodborne illness and raises concerns about contaminated produce safety.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/3/us-announces-first-two-deaths-from-cyclospora-outbreak?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:35:09 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k7px317eeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:05:46 GMT

### Health
- [BBC Health](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cq893w27182o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:46:32 GMT