Has cyclospora outbreak peaked? There are promising signs in Michigan after lettuce recall.

Health newsCyclospora outbreak may have peaked in Michigan after lettuce recallNationwide, there are more than 18,000 confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis, the illness caused by a parasite found in human feces, the CDC said Tuesday.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Iceberg lettuce has been linked to a massive multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. Health officials have suspected other food sources in this season’s outbreaks, namely cilantro and parsley, but haven't confirmed either one.Dircinha S Welter / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 28, 2026, 7:54 PM EDTBy Lily Alvino and Berkeley Lovelace Jr.There are promising signs that illnesses linked to contaminated lettuce may be slowing in Michigan, the hotspot of the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. That doesn’t mean all the affected produce is gone from stores or restaurants, or that more people aren’t still getting sick, experts say. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 18,000 confirmed or suspected nationwide cases of cyclosporiasis, the illness caused by a parasite found in human feces. In nine states, most of the illnesses have been traced to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms de Mexico. Other states, such as New York and North Carolina, have also seen higher than normal clusters, from unknown sources. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that more than 9,500 people have gotten sick from the parasite in the state, with about 160 hospitalizations, in the last two months.The Food and Drug Administration didn’t immediately respond to questions regarding the agency’s progress in tracing the source or sources of the illness.It’s been over a week since Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce from some Taco Bell restaurants, groceries and food service suppliers. While the outbreak isn’t over in Michigan, cases may have peaked there. Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chie...