Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
Summary
A cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has spread to nine U.S. states. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that four more states—Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania—are now affected, adding to the previous five states.Key Facts
- The outbreak is caused by cyclospora, a parasite that can cause illness.
- The contaminated lettuce comes from central Mexico.
- Nine U.S. states have reported cases so far: Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- The outbreak is the largest in the nation currently.
- Michigan alone has seen over 7,600 cases.
- Maryland also has more than 100 reported cases.
- Health officials have linked the illness directly to shredded iceberg lettuce.
- Authorities continue to monitor the situation as it develops.
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