Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states
Summary
Federal health officials have identified a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. The illness has spread to nine states, causing infections in thousands of people.Key Facts
- The outbreak involves cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness.
- The source is iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico.
- Nine states are affected: Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
- Thousands of people in the Midwest and nearby areas have become sick.
- Cyclospora infection causes symptoms like diarrhea and stomach cramps.
- Federal officials are tracking the outbreak to stop further illness.
- This is the largest known cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. tied to lettuce.
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