Cyclospora Outbreak Far Larger Than Official Count Suggests

The New York Times reports 400-plus Cyclospora infections across 18 states—nearly triple the CDC's confirmed 145 cases as of late June. The parasite's one-to-two-week incubation period and reporting delays create a lag between actual illness and confirmed counts. Cases trace to May 2026. The FDA has not identified a food source or issued recalls. This would rank among recent history's largest cyclosporiasis outbreaks.