Officials widen lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak probe to 20 states
Summary
Health officials have confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness, linked to iceberg lettuce in 20 U.S. states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating the outbreak, which is the largest in U.S. history.Key Facts
- Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite.
- The outbreak is linked to eating iceberg lettuce.
- Cases have now been found in 20 states.
- Three more states were added recently to the list of affected areas.
- The FDA and CDC are leading the investigation.
- This is the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in the U.S.
- Officials are tracking the spread to prevent more cases.
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