FDA chief: Cyclospora ‘effectively removed from the market’
Summary
The FDA says people can safely eat fresh fruits and vegetables again after an outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite, linked to iceberg lettuce. The agency confirmed that the contaminated lettuce has been removed from stores in over a dozen states.Key Facts
- Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause foodborne illness.
- An outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce sold in more than twelve U.S. states.
- The FDA acted to remove the affected lettuce from the market.
- The FDA encourages people to continue eating fresh produce, saying it is safe.
- FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle cited the U.S. food supply as the safest worldwide.
- The agency’s actions aim to prevent further cyclospora infections.
- The FDA is monitoring the situation to protect public health.
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