Map Shows Cyclospora Cases Across US As Outbreak Declared Over
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared the multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce is over after it affected nearly 13,000 people in 21 states. The outbreak was traced to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico, which recalled the product in July, and no current risk remains from this source.Key Facts
- The Cyclospora outbreak infected 12,883 people in 21 states, hospitalized 570, and caused two deaths.
- The outbreak was linked to processed iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
- Taylor Farms recalled all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico on July 17.
- The CDC said as of September 11, the contaminated lettuce is no longer available in stores or restaurants.
- Cyclospora cayetanensis causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness from a microscopic parasite.
- Since May 1, the CDC recorded 19,595 Cyclospora cases across 49 states and Washington, D.C., with over 1,000 hospitalizations.
- The exact cause of contamination (where or how it happened) remains under investigation by the FDA.
- Several other foodborne outbreaks involving Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria are also under investigation.
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