US Declares Largest Multistate Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Officially Over
September 12, 2026 • International
The United States has officially declared an end to its largest multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, closing one of the country’s biggest foodborne disease incidents in recent years. The outbreak spread across 21 states and affected nearly 13,000 people, prompting a large-scale public health response.
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With no major rise in new cases and the contaminated food products removed from circulation, health authorities have confirmed that the immediate outbreak has been brought under control. Officials are now focused on identifying the source of contamination and strengthening food safety systems to reduce the risk of similar outbreaks in the future.