UPDATE (August 6, 2026):
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana now has more than 1,700 cases of cyclosporiasis reported. State health officials say the parasitic illness has spread across much of the state and may be linked to contaminated lettuce. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, stomach cramps and fatigue. Health officials say the true number of cases could be even higher.
The FDA has expanded its investigation into the outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce after confirming the first two deaths.
The outbreak, first detected in July among people who ate shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell, has grown to over 6,300 cases across 15 states, including two deaths in Michigan.
Officials expect the case count to keep rising because it can take up to six weeks for health agencies to determine whether an illness is part of the outbreak. Investigators traced the contamination to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce sourced from central Mexico, which the company voluntarily pulled from the market on July 17.
The FDA’s latest update also added six more states, Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina, after interviews identified additional people who ate the affected lettuce before becoming sick.
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UPDATE (July 31, 2026):
(ADAMS) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a separate cyclosporiasis outbreak not linked to lettuce.
Almost 100 cases have been connected with the separate outbreak. The outbreak linked to lettuce has caused thousands of cases.
Traceback efforts can prove to be difficult due to the time it takes people to experience symptoms.
Nine states have been linked to the outbreak caused by lettuce from Mexico. U.S. health officials have said the U.S. food supply is safe.
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UPDATE (July 27, 2026):
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana health officials say cyclosporiasis cases continue to increase across the state.
The Indiana Department of Health reports nearly 750 cases statewide, including more than 100 in Allen County.
The illness is linked to food or water contaminated with a parasite and commonly causes diarrhea and stomach problems. Anyone experiencing symptoms is encouraged to contact a healthcare provider.
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UPDATE (July 23, 2026):
(ADAMS) – Officials say the confirmed number of cyclosporiasis cases linked to an ongoing outbreak could be higher than 11,000.
The CDC provided a recent update announcing that over 4,000 cases have been linked to the outbreak across 41 states.
According to officials, “many of the additional cases have been reported by Michigan and Ohio.”
Still, the FDA maintains that while dozens of states are impacted, the outbreak investigation has been predominantly linked to “at least” five states: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. Other states such as North Carolina and Kansas have also seen a recent spike in cases.
Cyclosporiasis cases are typically reported between May and August each year, but it is usually only a handful or a few dozen.
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UPDATE (July 17, 2026):
CHICAGO (ADAMS) – A multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis is causing widespread concern, so health experts are offering tips on reducing the risk.
Dr. Emily Landon, an infection prevention expert at the University of Chicago Medicine, recommends avoiding fast food chains right now if you’re immunocompromised or have gut health issues.
She says eating at home or at local smaller restaurants is safer. Washing all fruits and vegetables under running water is important before eating, cutting, or cooking. Leafy lettuce, especially bagged lettuce, is suspected in the current “explosive diarrhea” outbreak. Buying whole lettuce and peeling off the two outer layers, she says, is a safer option.
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ORIGINAL POST:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Health says the state has 206 confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis.
It is a parasitic infection that causes explosive and severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, fatigue, nausea, and other flu-like symptoms. Health officials are still investigating the source of the illness that has hit over two dozen states so far.
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