Why this year’s foodborne outbreaks have made more Americans sickAlthough the number of outbreaks linked to contaminated food is on par with past years, there have been more cyclospora infections than ever recorded.Nearly 11,000 cyclospora infections since May have been linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.Richard Hamilton Smith / Getty ImagesAug. 22, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTOutbreaks of foodborne illness keep stacking up: In just the last month, consumers have been warned about E. coli in blueberries, cyclospora in iceberg lettuce, salmonella in jalapeño peppers and, as of Friday, contaminated alfalfa sprouts. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Why this year’s foodborne outbreaks have made more Americans sick
Although the number of outbreaks linked to contaminated food is on par with past years, there have been more cyclospora infections than ever recorded.
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