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Oregon health officials investigate local cyclical outbreaks during lettuce recall
KTVZ • • health
Key Points:
- The Oregon Health Authority is investigating two Cyclospora infection cases linked to a multistate outbreak and a nationwide recall of pre-shredded iceberg lettuce, though the recalled products were not distributed in Oregon.
- Cyclospora is not spread directly between people, and the Oregon Health Authority considers the public risk to be low.
- Oregon typically reports cyclosporiasis cases annually, mostly related to international travel, with 23 cases reported so far in 2026, consistent with recent years.
- Additional cases linked to the federal outbreak are expected, particularly among travelers or from newly identified contaminated products.
- Residents are advised to follow safe food handling practices, including washing hands and produce thoroughly and cooking foods to proper temperatures to reduce infection risk.
