Map Shows 15 States Hit By Largest Cyclospora Outbreak as Cases Surge
Summary
Fifteen U.S. states have confirmed cases in a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, with over 6,300 cases connected to the lettuce so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating, focusing on lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms, which has recalled affected products.Key Facts
- Fifteen states are linked to a Cyclospora outbreak connected to iceberg lettuce.
- The affected states include Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
- Cyclospora causes a gastrointestinal illness called cyclosporiasis.
- Over 6,358 cases linked to the lettuce outbreak have been reported, with at least 278 hospitalizations.
- Michigan reported two deaths related to the outbreak.
- Investigators initially found shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell to be the source.
- Taylor Farms, a producer of iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico, has recalled the affected lettuce.
- Since May 1, there have been 10,468 lab-confirmed Cyclospora cases in 47 states, with many additional unconfirmed or under investigation cases.
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