The FDA is investigating at least five other clusters of cyclosporiasis, including an outbreak of 72 cases reported by the agency on Wednesday.Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the single-celled parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Melanie Moser / CDC / DPDxJuly 22, 2026, 6:55 PM EDTShredded iceberg lettuce likely isn’t the only source of cyclosporiasis that’s spreading in the U.S. this summer, but former top Food and Drug Administration officials say we may never be able to pinpoint every food behind the outbreaks.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Lettuce may be tip of the iceberg as cyclosporiasis spreads
The FDA is investigating at least five other clusters of cyclosporiasis, including an outbreak of 72 cases reported by the agency on Wednesday.
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