75
Mostly True
United States
A parasite causing watery diarrhea is spreading across the U.S., infecting over 140 people, with the largest concentration in New York. The CDC reports 145 cases between May 1 and June 16, with 20 hospitalizations. The infections are spread across 17 states.
The claims regarding the Cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. are well-supported by multiple sources, including CDC reports and reputable news outlets. The evidence confirms the spread of the parasite across 17 states, with 145 cases reported between May 1 and June 16, and 20 hospitalizations. The largest concentration of cases is in New York. The claim about the seasonality of cyclosporiasis is consistent with known patterns but lacks specific evidence for verification. Overall, the claims are factual with high confidence based on the available evidence.
Individual Claims
80
True
Health
A parasite that causes watery diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue is spreading across the U.S. and has already infected over 140 people.
The claim is supported by multiple sources, including a CDC report and other news outlets, confirming that a parasite causing these symptoms has infected over 140 people in the U.S. [Outbreak News Today](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/cyclospora-sickens-145-people-20) and [Medical Daily](https://www.medicaldaily.com/cyclospora-outbreak-145-cases-17-states-2026-summer-produce-alert-475832) corroborate this information.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
80
Evidence Summary
Multiple web sources confirm the spread of a parasite causing these symptoms in the U.S.
85
True
Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 145 people between the ages of five and 86 contracted the parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis, between May 1 and June 16.
The CDC and multiple news sources confirm that 145 people contracted Cyclospora cayetanensis between May 1 and June 16. This is supported by [Outbreak News Today](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/cyclospora-sickens-145-people-20) and [CDC Surveillance](https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html).
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
85
Evidence Summary
CDC and multiple sources confirm 145 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis.
79
Mostly True
Health
Twenty of those infected have been hospitalized.
The claim is supported by evidence from [Outbreak News Today](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/cyclospora-sickens-145-people-20) and [Infectious Disease News](https://www.facebook.com/infectiousdiseasenews/posts/cyclospora-sickens-145-people-20-hospitalized-since-may-1-newyork/1447047700793632), which confirm that 20 people have been hospitalized due to the infection.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
79
Evidence Summary
Multiple sources confirm 20 hospitalizations due to Cyclospora.
79
Mostly True
Health
The infections are spread across 17 states, with the largest concentration of cases reported in New York.
The claim is supported by evidence from [Outbreak News Today](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/cyclospora-sickens-145-people-20) and [Medical Daily](https://www.medicaldaily.com/cyclospora-outbreak-145-cases-17-states-2026-summer-produce-alert-475832), confirming the spread across 17 states with a significant number of cases in New York.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
79
Evidence Summary
Multiple sources confirm infections across 17 states, with many in New York.
50
Mixed
Health
Cases rise in the summer, and the CDC considers May 1 through August 31 to be cyclosporiasis season.
This claim is a general statement about the seasonality of cyclosporiasis, which aligns with known patterns but cannot be verified or refuted with specific evidence at this time.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
0
Source Quality Score
None
Source Quality Weight
0
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
100
Weighted Total
50
Evidence Summary
No specific evidence found; general statement about seasonality.
