The United States is facing new food safety alerts after a summer marked by an exceptional increase in infections, as authorities investigate new outbreaks and product recalls.
The CDC reported 19,883 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the US between May and August 2026, compared with 1,180 during the same period in 2025.
The agency also recorded 1,064 hospitalizations and two deaths, with cases reported in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
A significant portion of the cases was linked to an outbreak associated with processed iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico: 12,883 illnesses, 570 hospitalizations, and two deaths.
That outbreak has ended, and the CDC says the contaminated lettuce linked to the cases is no longer available in stores or restaurants.
Concerns continue with an E. coli O26 outbreak linked to raw milk cheeses from Sierra Nevada Graziers, according to the FDA.
As of September 25, authorities had recorded 13 illnesses, eight hospitalizations, and three cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious kidney complication. There were no deaths.
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As part of the US food recalls, the FDA recommends not consuming, selling, or serving the recalled cheeses and checking refrigerators and freezers because these products can be stored for extended periods.
The FDA has also recently launched investigations into E. coli O157 and Listeria, while a Salmonella Newport outbreak has grown to 116 cases.
Separately, approximately 167,000 pounds of beef, pork, and goat meat were recalled due to federal inspection issues.
The various US food recalls do not mean that all foods pose a danger, but they show why it is essential to check official notices before consuming recalled products.
