Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJulia MustoSaturday 22 August 2026 20:24 BSTTrump says he's given no thought to explosive diarrhea ravaging AmericaThe FDA announced that recalled iceberg lettuce from a Mexican Taylor Farms facility was distributed to nine additional states and jurisdictions amid a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak.At least 10,930 illnesses in 17 states are tied directly to the lettuce recall, while total cases nationwide have surpassed 27,000 across 47 states since May 1.Michigan has been hardest hit by the parasite, recording 14,277 cases, 335 hospitalizations, and two deaths, with some cases linked to Taco Bell.Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite in human waste that contaminates food or water, leading to severe gastrointestinal distress about two weeks after exposure.Federal health officials and the Trump administration are working with state agencies to investigate the outbreak and identify exposure sources.In fullCyclosporiasis latest: Explosive diarrhea outbreak cases rise to more than 27,000 across 47 statesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in