Mexico denies active cyclospora outbreak amid U.S. food safety investigation

cyclosporiasis Cyclospora cayetanensis food safety Taylor Farms Mexico health ministry

Mexican health authorities, led by Health Secretary David Kershenobich, have denied that a cyclospora outbreak is active in Mexico. While 33 cases were confirmed between May 25 and July 31 across 13 states, officials noted this represents only 0.00002% of the population and falls within typical epidemiological patterns.

The announcement comes amid investigations by U.S. authorities into a cyclospora outbreak affecting multiple states. The FDA has proposed a hypothesis linking the outbreak to lettuce from a Taylor Farms facility in Guanajuato, Mexico. However, Mexican officials, including Cofepris Commissioner Víctor Hugo Borja, stated that molecular biology tests on lettuce and water samples from the plant yielded negative results for the parasite, meaning the link remains unconfirmed.

Additionally, Mexico is investigating reports from the United Kingdom regarding cyclospora cases among tourists who visited Quintana Roo. Samples from hotels in the region are currently undergoing analysis. Authorities have urged the public to maintain hygiene standards, such as washing hands and disinfecting fruits and vegetables, to prevent infection.

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Cofepris · Cyclospora cayetanensis · Cyclospora cayetanensis · David Kershenobich · David Kershenobich Stalnikowitz · Guanajuato · Guanajuato packing plant · Mexican Secretariat of Health (SSa) · Mexico · Mexico Secretariat of Health · Secretaría de Salud (Mexico Health Ministry) · Secretaría de Salud (Mexico)

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[● 4 SOURCES] Taylor Farms Mexico withdrew all iceberg lettuce and salad kits from its Guanajuato plant in July as a precaution. abc17news.com · ktvz.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · guanajuatoinforma.com
[● 2 SOURCES] There is no evidence linking the U.S. cyclospora outbreak to the Taylor Farms plant in Guanajuato, Mexico. abc17news.com · ktvz.com
[● 18 SOURCES] U.S. CDC reported more than 6,300 cyclospora cases in 15 states, with 278 hospitalizations and two deaths. frontenet.com · cybermexico.mx · laregiontula.com.mx · www.acierta.mx · hojaderutadigital.mx · +11 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Mexico's health ministry activated investigation, sanitary and epidemiological surveillance protocols for cyclospora. abc17news.com · ktvz.com · cdj.com.mx · www.clicnoticias.com.mx · cybermexico.mx · +7 more
[● 19 SOURCES] The 33 cases represent about 0.00002 % of Mexico's population. abc17news.com · ktvz.com · cdj.com.mx · cybermexico.mx · laregiontula.com.mx · +13 more
[● 18 SOURCES] Samples analyzed by Mexico and the United States have not detected Cyclospora cayetanensis in the Guanajuato plant. abc17news.com · ktvz.com · www.calibre800.com · cdj.com.mx · cybermexico.mx · +12 more
[DISPUTED] 33 cases of cyclospora infection were identified in Mexico between 25 May and 31 July. abc17news.com · ktvz.com · www.calibre800.com · cdj.com.mx · cybermexico.mx · +14 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Michigan reported 12,485 cyclospora cases, 279 hospitalisations and two deaths, but new cases are now declining and the advisory against bagged salad mixes has been lifted. kesq.com
[● 3 SOURCES] U.S. FDA linked the U.S. cyclospora outbreak to lettuce from Taylor Farms' Guanajuato plant, but the hypothesis remains unconfirmed. revistapuntodevista.com.mx · diario.mx · canal44.com
[DISPUTED] Mexico's health authorities state there is no active cyclospora outbreak in the country. cdj.com.mx · www.clicnoticias.com.mx · cybermexico.mx · estado21.com · laregiontula.com.mx · +7 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Michigan health authorities lifted the statewide advisory against bagged salad mixes as cyclospora cases declined. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.consalud.es