# Cyclosporiasis outbreak now affecting over half of U.S. states

A cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to more than 25 U.S. states, with health officials investigating the source. Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic intestinal infection often linked to contaminated fresh produce. This matters because it highlights ongoing food safety concerns and the need for public awareness of symptoms and prevention.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/12/nx-s1-5890935/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-diarrhea-nausea-where-states-us) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:48:41 -0400

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/16/taco-bell-lettuce-cyclosporiasis-outbreak) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:23:45 GMT