New Outbreak Investigation of Cyclospora Initiated (#1392)

United States

Update September 30th, 2026:
The case count has increased from 234 to 235.

Source: FDA


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

Source: FDA


Update September 16th, 2026:
The case count has increased from 231 to 234.

Source: FDA


Update September 10th, 2026:
The case count has been adjusted from 225 to 231 cases.

Source: FDA


Update September 6th, 2026:
The case count has been adjusted from 203 to 225 cases.

Source: FDA


Update August 26th, 2026:
The case count has been adjusted from 201 to 203.

Source: FDA


Update August 19th, 2026:
The case count has been adjusted from 172 to 201. This incident now includes additional illnesses based on similarities in reported exposures. FDA has initiated sampling

Source: FDA


Update August 12th, 2026:
The case count has been adjusted from 115 to 172. This incident now includes additional illnesses based on similarities in reported exposures.

Source: FDA


Update August 5th, 2026:
The case count has been adjusted from 93 to 115.

Source: FDA


Update July 29th, 2026:
The case count has increased from 72 to 93.

Source: FDA


July 22nd, 2026:
The FDA is investigating a Cyclospora outbreak that has resulted in 72 reported illnesses across the United States. The specific food linked to these illnesses has not yet been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.

As of July 22, 2026, the FDA has classified this as an active Cyclospora outbreak under reference number 1392. No specific product has been named, and officials are continuing their efforts to pinpoint the source.

The outbreak was discovered through an FDA foodborne illness investigation. Authorities are working to identify the food responsible for the reported illnesses.

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