FDA Launches New Investigation Into Cyclospora Outbreak With 10 Cases

United States

Update September 23rd, 2026:
The outbreak of Cyclospora has ended. FDA’s outbreak investigation is active.

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Update September 6th, 2026:
The FDA has initiated sampling.

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Update August 26th, 2026:
The case count has increased to 22 cases.

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Update August 19th, 2026:
The case count has increased from 11 to 14 cases. This incident now includes additional illnesses based on similarities in reported exposures.

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Update August 12th, 2026:
The case count has increased from 10 to 11 cases.

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August 5th, 2026:
The FDA is investigating a Cyclospora outbreak, reference number 1398, with 10 reported illnesses. The affected product, company, and location have not been identified. The outbreak notice was posted on August 5, 2026.

A traceback investigation is underway to determine the source of the illnesses. As of August 5, the FDA has not reported any inspections or product sampling.

The FDA has not provided details on how the outbreak was discovered. The incident is listed in the FDA’s Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks table, which tracks ongoing foodborne illness investigations.

Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks