Most Americans are closely following news about the cyclospora outbreak, with four in ten now reducing their consumption of produce. Women and older individuals are slightly more inclined to cut back compared to men and younger people. The outbreak holds the attention of many, nearly matching the interest in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Those closely monitoring news about cyclospora are more likely to decrease their produce intake. Confidence in the FDA’s handling of this situation is mixed. While more people express confidence in the FDA than not, only a few say they have a lot of confidence in the agency. Political affiliation influences these perceptions; Republicans tend to express more confidence in the FDA than Democrats.

This information comes from a CBS News/YouGov survey, conducted with a nationwide sample of 2,193 U.S. adults between July 22-24, 2026. The survey sample reflects national demographics in gender, age, race, and education, based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, alongside the 2024 presidential vote. The margin of error for this survey is ±2.7 points.