{
  "id": 4724796,
  "title": "Could it be the season of explosive diarrhea? Recalled lettuce is off shelves, but cyclospora cases keep rising",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/could-it-be-the-season-of-explosive-diarrhea-recalled-lettuce-is-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T22:10:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-season-explosive-diarrhea-recalled-lettuce.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite called Cyclospora, has led to the recall of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. As of August 27, 11,458 people in 20 states had been infected, with 495 hospitalizations and two deaths reported. However, the investigation into the source of the outbreak continues, as at least three other ongoing cases remain under scrutiny. The CDC's tracking of cyclosporiasis cases indicates that the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections in the U.S. has reached 17,180 as of August 24, with more than 900 hospitalizations. These numbers, however, are believed to undercount the actual infections, as there is typically a six-week delay between symptom onset and reporting to the CDC. The symptoms of cyclosporiasis, which include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, gas, nausea, and fatigue, can persist for a month or longer if left untreated. Health officials advise individuals who become ill to cooperate with their state or local health departments, as this information can help investigators determine the source of the outbreak.",
  "summary": "The recalled iceberg lettuce blamed for the majority of a nationwide parasite outbreak should no longer be in stores or restaurants, federal health officials say, yet infections continue.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak recalls iceberg lettuce",
    "11,458 infections in 20 states, 495 hospitalizations, 2 deaths",
    "CDC reports 17,180 infections, 900+ hospitalizations, undercount"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}