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Health Alert: Companies pull iceberg lettuce as new evidence shows cyclospora test was a false posit
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· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
New details emerge in the Cyclospora outbreak. As the U.S. sees over 9,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, with 17 confirmed in Miami, new evidence reveals that a test confirming Cyclospora's origin in iceberg lettuce may have been a false positive. CBS Miami's Najahe Sherman breaks down the late
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Key takeaway sees over 9,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, with 17 confirmed in Miami, new evidence reveals that a test confirming Cyclospora's origin in iceberg lettuce may have been a false positive.
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The revelation that a test confirming Cyclospora's origin in iceberg lettuce may have been a false positive has significant implications for Miami's food industry and public health. With 17 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the city, residents are on high alert, and the withdrawal of iceberg lettuce from stores is a precautionary measure that affects local businesses and consumers. Miami's large Latin American and Caribbean communities, who often gather to share meals and celebrate special occasions, may be particularly impacted by foodborne illnesses. The city's health officials must now re-examine the source of the outbreak and work to prevent further cases, taking into account Miami's unique cultural and demographic factors. As the investigation continues, Miami-Dade County's health department will likely play a key role in tracing the origin of the outbreak and protecting the public's health.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? New details emerge in the Cyclospora outbreak. As the U.S. sees over 9,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, with 17 confirmed in Miami, new evidence reveals that a test confirming Cyclospora's origin in iceberg lettuce may have been a false positive. CBS Miami's Najahe Sherman breaks down the late
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