Wired
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer
Monday, August 31, 2026
The U.S. experienced multiple foodborne illness outbreaks during summer 2026, affecting numerous people across different regions. Federal health agencies traced cases to contamination at various points in the food supply chain. The outbreaks involved both bacterial and parasitic pathogens in produce and other food products.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/why-salmonella-cyclospora-make-americans-sick/