Foodborne illnesses are affecting a large number of people this summer. The FDA has investigated about 20 outbreaks so far this year, with 12 of them occurring in the past two months. A significant number of illnesses have been linked to these outbreaks, with approximately 7,400 cases reported.

This is a substantial increase from the average annual cases between 2021 and 2025. Most of the illnesses are tied to Cyclospora, while others are linked to Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria outbreaks.

For more information on the specific outbreaks and affected foods, readers can refer to the FDA's investigation reports.