The United States is facing a sharp increase in gastrointestinal illnesses linked to a foodborne parasite. The federal agency responsible for protecting public health (CDC) reports nearly 7,000 confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis in 34 states, a number far exceeding the few hundred cases recorded each year.
Contamination occurs through contaminated food or water, often unwashed fresh fruits and vegetables, explains Gwen Biggerstaff, a CDC official. Symptoms—severe diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and loss of appetite—can last for several weeks and sometimes recur, according to the American Medical Association.
The precise origin of the outbreak remains unknown, but Michigan, the hardest-hit state, suspects salads and lettuce. The Taco Bell chain is also under investigation, according to the Washington Post.
This surge has reignited criticism of budget cuts made last year to federal health agencies, which reduced their capacity to monitor foodborne pathogens.
 Frank Verain
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16/07/2026 | 
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