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Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.

2 sources4 storiesFirst seen 7/25/2026Score48Mixed Progress
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Nobody has ever been able to figure out how CNNTaylor Farms Called White House to Try to Delay Cyclospora Recall WSJKCCI Investigates: Iowa Cyclospora cases likely may be part of national outbreak KCCICyclospora cases mounting in Michigan The Hill

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Cyclospora outbreak now linked to Pennsylvania, CDC says - WGAL.

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Cyclospora outbreak now linked to Pennsylvania, CDC says WGALCyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination.

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Nobody has ever been able to figure out how CNNCyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as concerns over parasitic illness spread across U.S.

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The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands.

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In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not.

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Ali Bauman has more details.

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Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.

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Summary

**Summary:** A cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to iceberg lettuce, dubbed "lettuce-gate," spreading concerns across the United States. The CDC now confirms cases in four additional states and reports over 2,000 confirmed cases. **Why It Matters:** This outbreak highlights the potential for foodborne

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