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Cyclospora infection reported in Mississippi
WAPT • • general
Key Points:
- The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported five cases of Cyclosporiasis across the coast, Delta, and Pine Belt regions.
- Recent outbreaks in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell, but Mississippi cases are not believed to be connected.
- Taylor Farms is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from a central Mexico farm from the U.S. market due to the outbreak.
- Health officials advise maintaining good hygiene, thoroughly washing produce, and refrigerating food promptly to reduce infection risk, with symptoms including watery diarrhea and abdominal cramping appearing about a week after exposure.
- Cyclosporiasis is not spread person-to-person; those experiencing symptoms are urged to seek medical care and inform providers about their condition.
