CDC reportedly expands US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states
Summary
The CDC has expanded a large outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite, to include 15 states. The illness, linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, has resulted in thousands of confirmed and suspected cases across the U.S., with Michigan reporting the first two deaths.Key Facts
- The CDC expanded the cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
- As of July 28, there were 6,707 lab-confirmed cases and about 11,500 suspected cases pending confirmation.
- The illness is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite spread by eating contaminated food or water.
- Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
- The Food and Drug Administration identified iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico as a source of one outbreak.
- Taylor Farms recalled lettuce distributed in 27 states’ restaurants and 15 states’ grocery stores.
- Michigan is the hardest-hit state with over 11,000 outbreak-linked cases and has reported two deaths.
- The CDC advises not to eat the recalled lettuce and to seek medical care if symptoms appear.
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