Elevated domestic cyclosporiasis incidence is driving trader focus, with CDC reporting 10,468 laboratory-confirmed U.S.-acquired cases from May 1 through August 3, 2026—substantially above the 249 recorded in the same 2025 interval—plus thousands more under investigation. The surge stems primarily from multistate outbreaks tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico, prompting recalls and affecting 15 states with links to specific supply chains. Cyclospora cayetanensis transmission occurs via fecal-oral route in produce, with underdiagnosis common due to nonspecific symptoms and limited testing; cases typically peak May–August. Weekly CDC surveillance updates and ongoing FDA traceback investigations through late August could refine totals before the August 31 cutoff, though historical underreporting introduces uncertainty in final counts.