美國九個州爆發大規模食源性疾病疫情
Large foodborne illness outbreak reported across nine U.S. states
Updated at: August 5, 2026 at 01:15 AM
2026年7月，美國聯邦衛生機構，包括CDC與FDA，針對一場大規模跨州環孢子蟲病疫情展開調查。
In July 2026, U.S. federal health agencies, including the CDC and FDA, launched an investigation into a major multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
這種由環孢子蟲引起的寄生蟲感染，會導致嚴重胃痙攣、腹瀉與疲勞等不適的腸胃道症狀。
This parasitic infection, caused by the Cyclospora parasite, results in uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms such as severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fatigue.
截至7月下旬，疫情已波及包括伊利諾州、印第安納州與俄亥俄州在內的九個州，確診病例近2,000例，至少98人住院。
By late July, the outbreak had affected nine states, including Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, with nearly 2,000 confirmed cases and at least 98 hospitalizations.
調查最終將病情與Taylor Farms de Mexico處理的切絲冰山萵苣連結起來。
Investigations eventually linked the illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce processed by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
許多受影響的患者表示在發病前曾於Taco Bell餐廳用餐。
Many affected individuals reported eating at Taco Bell restaurants before becoming ill.
針對這些發現，當局於2026年7月17日發布了受污染萵苣的自願性回收，影響範圍涵蓋餐飲服務供應商及Walmart等零售商店。
In response to these findings, a voluntary recall of the contaminated lettuce was issued on July 17, 2026, impacting both foodservice providers and retail stores like Walmart.
衛生官員警告，由於實驗室確認需耗時數週，導致報告延遲，病例數可能會持續上升。
Health officials warn that case numbers may continue to rise due to reporting delays, as laboratory confirmation can take several weeks.
當局敦促消費者與零售商檢查庫存，並立即丟棄任何已回收的產品，以確保公眾安全。
Authorities urge consumers and retailers to check their supplies and discard any recalled products immediately to ensure public safety.
此事件凸顯了美國進行食品安全監測的重要性。
This event highlights the ongoing importance of food safety surveillance in the United States.
