A nationwide cyclospora outbreak has sickened thousands since May, with at least 72 new cases reported in a latest cluster as investigators search for a contaminated source. The FDA identifies the largest ongoing outbreak as linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms sold to Taco Bell, accounting for thousands of confirmed and suspected cases, while regulators and the company dispute the exact source and timing of recalls. Public health officials note a recent false-positive lab result related to cyclospora testing, complicating confirmation of cases. Following FoodNet surveillance cuts under HHS, questions have intensified about tracking capabilities and whether essential data on pathogen sources remain adequately monitored, a critique echoed by Sen. Jon Ossoff toward Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Officials insist the outbreak is under control, with forensics and recalls in place, but hospitals continue to report hundreds of cases and ongoing investigations across dozens of states. The controversy has become highly political, with lawmakers seeking explanations about surveillance changes and the handling of the investigation as the public health response continues.