HHS Says Cyclospora Outbreak Contained: What the Data Shows
Summary
Federal health officials say the Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce is under control and that the contaminated lettuce has been removed from stores. However, recent data shows the number of confirmed Cyclospora infections continues to rise, partly due to delays in reporting cases.Key Facts
- The outbreak is linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce processed by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
- A recall of the contaminated lettuce was issued on July 17.
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the FDA say American food is safe.
- The FDA confirmed the recalled lettuce should no longer be in stores or restaurants.
- The CDC reported 13,895 confirmed Cyclospora cases in the U.S. through August 10, up from 10,468 on August 3.
- There is a reporting delay of up to six weeks between when people get sick and when cases are confirmed.
- The increase in reported cases reflects past infections being confirmed, not necessarily new ones.
- This Cyclospora outbreak is one of the largest ever recorded in the U.S.
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