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Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Nine states now have related cases of diarrheal illness caused by iceberg lettuce contaminated with the microscopic cyclospora par asite, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four more states — Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania —...
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Key takeaway So far, the agency has tallied 1,947 people infected with cyclospora who also reported eating at Taco Bell in the nine states.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents who frequent restaurants or shop at local retailers should be aware of the potential risks associated with contaminated lettuce. Although El Paso is not among the nine states currently linked to the outbreak, the fact that Taylor Farms shipped shredded lettuce to 27 states raises concerns about the potential for local exposure. As the US Food and Drug Administration and health authorities in Mexico investigate the source of the contamination, El Pasoans should remain vigilant about the food they consume, especially if it contains iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico. The city's health department should also be prepared to respond quickly in case any local cases are reported, and residents should be informed about the symptoms of cyclosporiasis and what to do if they suspect they have been infected.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Nine states now have related cases of diarrheal illness caused by iceberg lettuce contaminated with the microscopic cyclospora par asite, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four more states — Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania —...
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