Health Chief Says Parasite Outbreak "Under Control" as Illness Spreads to 34 States

Health chief RFK Jr. declared a parasite outbreak "under control" on July 21, 2026. The CDC reports over 1,600 confirmed illnesses across 34 states, with 5,100 more under investigation. Michigan alone tops 6,571 cases. His statement came one day after the FDA pulled back a 27-state lettuce recall caused by a faulty border test.