Americans Respond to Cyclospora Outbreak

Many Americans are keeping informed about the cyclospora outbreak, with four out of ten reducing their consumption of produce. Women are slightly more likely than men to have made this adjustment, and older adults are more affected than younger ones.

This outbreak is capturing the public’s attention, nearly matching interest levels in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Those who are particularly attentive to cyclospora news are especially likely to have cut back on produce intake.

Confidence in the FDA’s ability to manage the outbreak varies among the public. While more people have confidence in the FDA than not, only a small number express a high level of trust. Political affiliation influences perceptions, with Republicans generally showing more confidence in the FDA than Democrats.

This CBS News/YouGov survey included a nationally representative group of 2,193 U.S. adults interviewed from July 22 to 24, 2026. The sample reflects national demographics in terms of gender, age, race, and education, using data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, in addition to the 2024 presidential vote. The survey’s margin of error stands at ±2.7 points.