Health officials declare end to largest cyclospora outbreak in history
Summary
Federal health officials announced that the largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness, has ended in the United States. The illness, linked to contaminated lettuce, caused illness in nearly 13,000 people across 21 states, with over 500 hospitalizations and two deaths in Michigan.Key Facts
- The outbreak was caused by a parasite called Cyclospora found in contaminated lettuce.
- A total of 12,883 people got sick in 21 different states.
- More than 500 people were hospitalized due to the illness.
- Two people died in Michigan, which had the most cases.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracked and reported the outbreak.
- The outbreak is now officially declared over by health officials.
- Cyclosporiasis spreads through food contaminated with Cyclospora, which causes digestive illness.
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