Kansas cases of illness causing explosive diarrhea jump to 289

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 390

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas cases of an infection that causes gastrointestinal illness increased to 289 over the past week, and the state’s health agency said they are connected to a national outbreak.

The state’s cyclosporiasis cases are part of more than 7,400 cases reported nationally and are linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce, which was voluntarily recalled from restaurants and grocery stores on Friday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said in a …

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