Summary
U.S. health officials declared the cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce over, saying the risky lettuce is no longer sold. The outbreak caused nearly 13,000 confirmed cases, over 570 hospitalizations, and two deaths across 21 states.Key Facts
- The cyclospora outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said no new illnesses are expected from this outbreak.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will keep investigating the source of the infections.
- Nearly 13,000 people got sick during the outbreak, which affected 21 states.
- Over 570 people were hospitalized, and two people died, mostly in Michigan.
- Cyclospora is a parasite spread through contaminated feces that causes diarrhea.
- The recalled lettuce was shipped to major U.S. restaurant chains like Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC.
- The FDA stopped on-site inspections after sample collections but will analyze those samples soon.
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