Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.
TL;DR
- The largest-ever U.S. outbreak of cyclosporiasis has concluded.
- The outbreak sickened 12,833 people across 21 states.
- This contributed to the worst cyclosporiasis season in U.S. history with 19,595 total cases.
- Two deaths were recorded, both in Michigan.
- The outbreak was linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms from Mexico.
- The food safety incident prompted scrutiny of U.S. food safety procedures and the FDA.
- Sales at restaurants and grocery stores were negatively impacted.
- Taylor Farms recalled the lettuce in July, and Taco Bell also removed it from its restaurants.