Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say
Summary
A large outbreak of a parasite called cyclospora, linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, has spread to nine US states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 11,000 cases in 41 states since mid-May, with Michigan being the hardest hit.Key Facts
- Cyclospora is a parasite that causes an illness resulting in severe diarrhea.
- The outbreak is connected to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sourced from central Mexico.
- Nine states with reported cases include Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled all its iceberg lettuce from central Mexico on July 17 as a precaution.
- The Food and Drug Administration initially reported testing positive for cyclospora on the lettuce but later said it was a false positive.
- Symptoms of cyclospora can take weeks to appear, making it hard to trace the source quickly.
- Michigan has reported more than 8,100 infected people, the highest number in any state.
- Health experts say investigation will take a long time because of the delayed symptoms and difficulty tracking exactly what people ate.
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