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Cyclospora Outbreak Under Investigation by FDA (#1313) – 24 Sick, Source Not Yet Identified
7 months ago •source fda.gov
United States
Update Febrruary 4th, 2026:The outbreak investigation is now closed.
Source: FDA
Update December 11th, 2025:
The case count has been adjusted from 47 to 48. Also, the FDA’s investigation is closed.
Source: FDA
Update October 16th, 2025:
The outbreak has ended.
Source: FDA
Update September 18th, 2025:
The case count has been adjusted from 41 to 47.
Source: FDA
Update August 27th, 2025:
For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1313), the FDA has initiated an inspection.
Source: FDA
Update August 13th, 2025:
The investigation previously recorded under reference #1313 has now been split into two separate Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreaks, reference #1313 and reference #1325, following new epidemiological data from state partners and the CDC. The case count for outbreak #1313 has been revised from 61 to 41. FDA has begun traceback activities for outbreak #1325.
Source: FDA
Update August 6th, 2025:
The case count has been adjusted from 58 to 61. A sample collection has been initiated by the FDA.
Source: FDA
Update July 29th, 2025:
The case count has been adjusted from 57 to 58.
Source: FDA
Update 24th, 2025:
The FDA has updated the ongoing investigation into a Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak in the United States. A second cluster of Cyclosporiasis illnesses has now been linked to this outbreak based on new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Case count updated: from 24 to 57 illnesses.
- Product source: still not yet identified.
- Recall status: No recall has been initiated at this time.
Source: FDA
July 16th, 2025:
The FDA announced the investigation of a Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak where 24 people have been reported ill in the United States. The specific product causing the illnesses has not yet been identified, and no recall has been initiated at this time.
The outbreak was reported on July 16, 2025, under the reference 1313 and has prompted health officials to initiate a comprehensive investigation to identify the source of the contamination. The FDA has begun traceback, inspection, and sampling efforts to determine the source and prevent further cases.
Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks
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