U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
U.S. health officials have announced the end of the largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in the country's history, tied mainly to iceberg lettuce. Nearly 13,000 cases were reported across 21 states, but the exact source and how the parasite contaminated the food remain unclear.Key Facts
- The outbreak caused nearly 13,000 confirmed cyclospora cases and over 6,100 suspected cases since May 1, 2024.
- Cyclospora is a parasite spread through human waste and causes severe diarrhea.
- The outbreak was linked mainly to iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico and processed by Taylor Farms.
- The recalled lettuce was supplied to major U.S. restaurant chains like Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC.
- Michigan had the most cases and the only two U.S. deaths related to this outbreak.
- The FDA has ended its on-site inspections of the lettuce farms and processing sites in Mexico.
- It is still unknown how the parasite contaminated the lettuce and the source of the sewage contamination.
- This outbreak happened during a time when U.S. regulators have reduced international food safety inspections.
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