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The cycleospora outbreak has grown, with Michigan reporting nearly 1,000 cases and Ohio, New York, and other states seeing rising counts. The illness causes watery diarrhea and can last weeks; health departments are investigating potential foodborne sources and urging safe handling.
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from restaurants after public health officials have linked a Salmonella Javiana outbreak to jalapeños served at multiple Mexican‑style restaurants. Minnesota has identified 110 cases tied to the outbreak; the FDA has opened an active investigation and has started sampling but has not issued a recall. Chipotle says it has replaced the peppers from different growers.
The U.S. outbreak of cyclosporiasis has expanded across multiple states, with Michigan reporting the highest counts. Officials say the source remains unidentified, but lettuce and leafy greens are under investigation amid recalls and ongoing traceback work as case counts rise through summer.
The multistate cyclospora outbreak is now linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ central Mexico operations and has affected at least nine states, with thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations reported. Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall, and FDA and CDC investigations continue as officials warn consumers to avoid recalled lettuce.
The multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak has been traced to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. The outbreak spans 27 states with 345 infections and 36 hospitalizations; Chipotle and Qdoba have removed the peppers from affected restaurants. Health officials say there is no ongoing risk after product removal. The CDC, FDA, and Coast Citrus are coordinating recalls and investigations.