RFK Jr. Says Cyclospora Under Control, What the Data Shows
Summary
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. is under control after a federal investigation linked it to lettuce served at Taco Bell. However, data shows this outbreak is the largest on record with at least 1,644 cases and 94 hospitalizations reported in five states.Key Facts
- Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis.
- Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and fatigue, and the illness can last weeks if untreated.
- The outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico served at Taco Bell.
- The FDA recalled lettuce but also had a false positive test result for the parasite on some lettuce not recalled.
- Mexican health officials said no clear evidence shows the outbreak started from lettuce sourced in Mexico.
- The outbreak affected at least five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- CDC data shows over 4,000 cyclosporiasis cases in 41 states this year, far exceeding past years.
- Many cases likely go unreported because people recover without medical testing.
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