Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
Summary
A parasitic illness outbreak caused by cyclospora linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has now spread to 20 U.S. states, with more than 11,400 people sickened. Health officials are investigating lettuce from a farm in central Mexico operated by Taylor Farms and continue to test produce to prevent further illness.Key Facts
- Cyclospora cases have been confirmed in 20 U.S. states, including newly added Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.
- More than 11,400 people have fallen ill in this outbreak.
- Two deaths linked to the outbreak were reported in Michigan, involving people with serious health problems.
- The outbreak is connected to iceberg lettuce grown by Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
- The FDA last inspected the Mexican farm seven years ago and is currently conducting more inspections and tests.
- Cyclospora is a parasite that causes diarrhea and spreads through fecal contamination.
- The CDC says about 17,180 cases of cyclospora have been confirmed in the U.S. this year, with 922 hospitalizations.
- Illnesses from cyclospora are more frequent in late spring and summer and are less common than some other foodborne illnesses like salmonella.
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