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Taylor Farms lettuce linked to massive cyclosporiasis outbreak
A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has affected more than 27,000 people across 47 U.S. states. The parasitic illness, which causes severe gastrointestinal distress, has resulted in at least two deaths and hundreds of hospitalizations.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has linked the outbreak to lettuce produced by Taylor Farms in central Mexico. The contaminated product was distributed to various retailers and restaurants, including Taco Bell, across much of the country. Michigan has been the most heavily impacted state, reporting over 14,000 cases and 335 hospitalizations.
While the number of infections saw a significant spike in July, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that new cases may be beginning to taper off. Health officials continue to investigate the scope of the outbreak, noting that the true number of infections may be higher due to unreported mild cases.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Food and Drug Administration · Michigan · Taco Bell · Taylor Farms · Taylor Farms de Mexico · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The outbreak has resulted in at least two deaths and 828 hospitalizations. www.timesnownews.com · www.scientificamerican.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michigan has reported 14,277 cases and 335 hospitalizations. www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taco Bell removed lettuce from its outlets as a precaution following reports of infections. www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 27,000 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across 47 U.S. states. www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms facility in central Mexico. organicconsumers.org · www.timesnownews.com · www.scientificamerican.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There have been 15,716 laboratory-confirmed cases and 11,841 suspected cases since May 1. www.timesnownews.com