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Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Daniel Miller , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The outbreak has now sickened over 9,000 people across the country.
A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak has grown, with Maine and Massachusetts being the latest states to be affected. The outbreak has now sickened over 9,000 people across the country.
The Food and Drug Administration is tracking the outbreak, which has led to a significant number of illnesses. Details about the source and spread of the outbreak are available from the FDA.
For more information on the Cyclospora outbreak, including the latest updates and affected areas, readers can refer to the FDA's reports and statements on the matter.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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