Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 20 U.S. states

Cyclospora outbreak iceberg lettuce recall food safety Taylor Farms parasitic illness

A massive Cyclospora parasitic outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has expanded to 20 U.S. states. Federal health officials recently confirmed new cases in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.

As of late August, the outbreak has caused 11,458 illnesses and 495 hospitalizations. Two deaths have been reported in Michigan. The investigation is centered on lettuce produced at a farm in central Mexico operated by Taylor Farms, a major supplier in the United States. The FDA is currently conducting inspections and testing in coordination with Mexican government officials.

The scale of this outbreak is significant, with the current tally of illnesses far exceeding previous major years. While the recalled product has been removed from markets, the expansion to new states highlights the difficulty of tracing contaminated food through distributed supply chains. This incident has also prompted legal action, including the first reported lawsuit filed in Illinois.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Food and Drug Administration · Mexico · Taylor Farms · United States

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[● 5 SOURCES] Investigators are focusing on iceberg lettuce grown at a Taylor Farms facility in central Mexico. abc30.com · abc7.com · abc7chicago.com · abc7news.com · abc7ny.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The outbreak has resulted in 11,458 reported illnesses and 495 hospitalizations. foodtradenews.com · abc30.com · www.medicaldaily.com · abc7.com · abc7chicago.com · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Two deaths have been reported in connection with the outbreak, both occurring in Michigan. www.medicaldaily.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The FDA expressed confidence that all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak has been removed from the market. abc30.com · abc7.com · abc7chicago.com · abc7news.com · abc7ny.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The Cyclospora outbreak has been confirmed in 20 states, including newly identified cases in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. abc30.com · www.medicaldaily.com · abc7.com · abc7chicago.com · abc7news.com · +1 more