More than 24,000 cyclosporiasis infections reported as new cases appear to slow: CDC
Summary
More than 24,000 people in the United States have gotten sick with cyclosporiasis, a parasite infection linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say new cases are growing more slowly, but health officials recall lettuce from Taylor Farms due to the outbreak.Key Facts
- Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis that infects the intestines.
- The CDC reports at least 13,895 lab-confirmed cases and 740 hospitalizations so far.
- An additional 10,455 cases are suspected but not yet confirmed by labs.
- The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce that was supplied by Taylor Farms and sourced from central Mexico.
- The lettuce was recalled voluntarily by Taylor Farms last month.
- The outbreak has affected at least 15 states, with 6,358 illnesses linked to the recalled lettuce.
- Two deaths connected to the outbreak were reported in Michigan, both involving people with serious health problems.
- There is a delay of about six weeks between when people get sick and the CDC reports cases, so more cases may appear.
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