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Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says

Cyclospora cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday, adding six states with cases tied to the ongoing outbreak.

Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says

TL;DR

  • Cyclospora cases linked to iceberg lettuce have now spread to 15 U.S. states.
  • Federal officials are focusing on Taylor Farms as the source of the outbreak, which has recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
  • The current outbreak has surpassed previous records, with over 25,000 reported cases nationally and two deaths in Michigan.
  • Cyclospora outbreaks are challenging to investigate and contain due to delayed symptom onset, laboratory analysis difficulties, and public health staffing cuts.
  • The FDA is tracking five separate Cyclospora outbreaks, with the 15-state outbreak being the largest.

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