Lettuce is recalled, yet cyclospora cases are climbing. An infectious-disease expert explains the incubation delay behind a post-recall surge.
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Crime & Justice Sep 1, 2026USDA Cyclospora Research Shuttered as Trump Admin Cuts Funds
Newsweek reports the Trump administration is shuttering USDA-supported cyclospora research projects due to lost federal funding, even as the parasite spreads…
Crime & Justice Aug 31, 2026Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce Recall: Cyclospora in 20 States
CDC adds Georgia, Tennessee, Texas to cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce — now 20 states.
Crime & Justice Aug 30, 2026CDC Adds 528 Cyclospora Cases as Lettuce Outbreak Hits 20 States
CDC adds 528 cyclospora cases as the lettuce-borne outbreak reaches 20 states, adding Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas to the list.
Crime & Justice Aug 29, 202611,458 Sick in 20-State Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Tainted Lettuce
Largest U.S. Cyclospora outbreak on record: 11,458 sick, 495 hospitalized, 2 dead — traced to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce.
Crime & Justice Aug 28, 2026Cyclospora Climbs in Palm Beach County: How Many Are Sick?
More Palm Beach County residents are reporting Cyclospora while the official sick count stays unclear. Here is what we know and why it matters.
Crime & Justice Aug 27, 202617,000+ Confirmed Cyclospora Cases as Parasite Hits a New State
Confirmed cyclospora cases surpass 17,000 as federal officials track the diarrhea-causing parasite into a new state. Full analysis inside.
Crime & Justice Aug 26, 2026Hanging Deaths of Demetrius Fleming and Raleigh Man Under Review
North Carolina investigators probe Demetrius Fleming’s hanging death as a new case raises questions and calls for independent reviews of 2026 incidents.