15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
Summary
Health officials say 15 states now have cases of a parasitic illness linked to iceberg lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the outbreak, caused by a parasite called Cyclospora, has sickened over 25,000 people across the country this year.Key Facts
- The parasitic illness is caused by Cyclospora, which leads to diarrhea and other symptoms.
- Cases linked to iceberg lettuce have been confirmed in 15 states, up from 9 states earlier.
- The states recently added include Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
- Investigators are focusing on iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, grown in central Mexico, which has been recalled.
- Cyclospora infections can take weeks to show symptoms, making outbreaks difficult to track.
- Public health departments have fewer staff and resources, complicating investigations.
- There have been over 25,000 reported cases nationwide this year, surpassing the worst previous year (2019).
- Michigan reported over 12,000 cases and two deaths related to this outbreak.
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