A parasite outbreak in the United States has sickened more than 10,468 people, with an additional 12,255 unconfirmed cases under investigation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The infections, caused by *Cyclospora*, have led to 517 hospitalizations and two deaths in Michigan, where officials said both victims had underlying health conditions.

The CDC stated that *Cyclospora* spreads through food or water contaminated with feces and targets the small intestine, causing severe diarrhea. Nearly all U.S. states have reported cases, with investigations pointing to shredded iceberg lettuce from a supplier in central Mexico as the likely source in nine states. The Food and Drug Administration noted that a sample from Taylor Farms tested positive for *Cyclospora* but later called it a “false positive,” though the recall of the lettuce remains in effect .

Taylor Farms recalled all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico on July 17, citing potential contamination. Sysco, the largest U.S. food distributor, announced on Aug. 5 that it had stopped purchasing iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms and Mexico amid the outbreak, according to CEO Kevin Hourican .

Health departments in multiple states, including Missouri and Michigan, have linked cases to Taco Bell locations supplied by Taylor Farms. Missouri has reported over 1,000 cases, with patients reporting illness after eating at the chain. Yum Brands, Taco Bell’s parent company, attributed a 2% sales decline in the current fiscal quarter to the outbreak .

*Cyclospora* infections typically surge in summer and are often tied to fresh produce, including berries, herbs, and pre-packaged salads. The CDC emphasized that while the parasite is rarely life-threatening, the current scale of the outbreak is unusual. Investigations are ongoing, with federal and state agencies coordinating to trace the contamination source.

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