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C.D.C. Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to include Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, with at least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations reported so far.
- The Food and Drug Administration traced the outbreak to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and grown in central Mexico, leading to a recall of bagged iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states.
- The recalled lettuce was distributed to restaurants, retail stores, and food service providers including Taco Bell and Walmart, but detailed information about specific products and locations remains unclear.
- Federal officials are investigating additional unrelated cyclospora outbreaks nationwide, with over 11,500 cases confirmed or under investigation across the country.
- Michigan, reporting the highest number of cases at 7,664, faces testing challenges due to shortages of lab reagents, likely causing undercounting of infections.
