Largest US outbreak of explosive diarrhoea parasite is over, officials say
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the largest outbreak of a parasite called cyclospora, which caused severe diarrhoea and affected more than 12,000 people in the US, has ended. The outbreak was linked to lettuce from Mexico supplied by Taylor Farms, which recalled the product, and Taco Bell stopped using that lettuce.Key Facts
- Over 12,000 people in 21 US states got sick from cyclospora during the outbreak.
- The parasite causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness with symptoms like explosive diarrhoea.
- Two people died in Michigan; both had other serious health problems.
- About 570 people were hospitalised during this outbreak.
- The CDC said cases have dropped significantly, but the investigation is ongoing.
- The outbreak was linked to lettuce imported from central Mexico by Taylor Farms.
- Taylor Farms recalled the lettuce, and Taco Bell removed it from their menu.
- Cyclospora spreads through contaminated food or water, and deaths are rare.
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