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Updated Jul 26, 2026 7:03 AM ET
A cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" has infected nearly 2,000 confirmed cases across the US, with consumers expressing skepticism that the outbreak is under control. The parasite is primarily linked to contaminated leafy greens.
Lettuce and salad producers face demand destruction and potential price pressure as consumers shift to alternative vegetables. Food safety stocks and testing firms may see increased demand. Retailers selling fresh produce could face margin compression and inventory write-offs.
Underscores ongoing vulnerability in US produce supply chains and raises regulatory scrutiny on agricultural imports and domestic food safety protocols.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Cyclospora map: The diarrhea parasite outbreak has now expanded to 9 states — see the hotspots
Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
The four newly linked states – Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania – join Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and hard-hit Michigan.
A historic cyclospora outbreak spreading across the US is causing havoc in pockets of Michigan, the hardest hit state.
Cyclospora presents a test for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s promise to overhaul the food system and restore confidence in the agencies overse...
I work at a food bank. We're getting more produce because of the cyclospora outbreak.
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