Cyclospora outbreak now linked to Pennsylvania, CDC says - WGAL

What the report says

WGAL reported that Pennsylvania has been formally connected to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The station said the addition of Pennsylvania brings the number of states with related cases to nine. The report was updated late July 24, 2026.

According to WGAL’s account, health departments in the affected states have reported a combined total of more than 12,000 cyclosporiasis cases, with most of them in Michigan. Federal and state health officials are continuing to investigate the outbreak. WGAL reported that investigators believe iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico is the suspected source.

The report also said Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled shredded lettuce that had been distributed to 27 states. The article did not specify how many Pennsylvania cases had been identified, where in the state they occurred, or whether any hospitalizations were linked to the outbreak.

Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that can cause an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis. In general public health guidance, symptoms can include diarrhea, stomach cramps and fatigue, and outbreaks have previously been associated with contaminated fresh produce. The Pennsylvania link matters because it expands the geographic scope of the investigation and may affect consumers, retailers and health providers monitoring for cases tied to recalled or suspect lettuce products.