NYT
Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce as Cyclospora Outbreak Wanes?
Friday, August 14, 2026
The largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history has declined in reported cases. Health officials and food safety experts have assessed the safety of consuming iceberg lettuce and other fresh produce as case numbers decrease. The outbreak was traced to contaminated imported produce, though specific sources varied by region and time period during the outbreak.
