RFK Jr says cyclospora outbreak is ‘under control’ after FDA recall reversal
Summary
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, caused by the cyclospora parasite, is under control after the FDA reversed a large lettuce recall. The outbreak has affected many states, especially in the Midwest, with thousands of reported cases this summer.Key Facts
- Cyclospora causes diarrhea and spreads through contaminated food or water.
- The outbreak has been reported in 34 states, with over 1,600 confirmed cases nationally and more than 6,500 cases in Michigan alone.
- The FDA initially recalled shredded iceberg lettuce from 27 states but later said the recall was a false alarm.
- Kennedy said the source was identified and companies involved have issued recalls.
- The CDC expects the outbreak to continue through August due to the parasite’s long incubation period.
- The Trump administration reduced funding and staffing for food safety and outbreak response programs, which experts say slowed the response.
- Cyclospora outbreaks happen every summer and tend to increase in warm weather.
- Kennedy emphasized that knowing the source will help people make better food choices.
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