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Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? What to know as cyclosporiasis outbreak lingers
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Key Points:
- The FDA confirms that all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak has been removed from the market, and it is generally safe to eat iceberg lettuce not associated with the recall.
- The outbreak, traced to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico, has caused 11,458 illnesses across 20 states, with 495 hospitalizations and two deaths, but most cases began before the recall on July 17.
- Due to the delay between infection, diagnosis, and reporting, recent case counts reflect earlier infections, not new exposures to contaminated lettuce.
- Experts advise continuing to consume fresh produce while practicing food safety measures, suggesting cooked vegetables and peeled fruits as safer alternatives to reduce risk.
- The outbreak investigation is ongoing, but officials expect it may be declared over in the coming weeks once no new linked cases are reported and all implicated products are confirmed removed from the supply.
