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Massachusetts cyclosporiasis cases rise to 147 amid national spike
WCVB • • business
Key Points:
- Massachusetts has reported 147 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing severe diarrhea, amid a national surge in cases across the U.S.
- State epidemiologists have found small clusters linked to lettuce but no large outbreaks or local sources of contamination in Massachusetts.
- Taylor Farms issued a recall of iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 states, including Massachusetts, due to potential Cyclospora contamination.
- The CDC reports over 22,000 cases in 47 states, with a significant outbreak in the Midwest linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations.
- Cyclosporiasis cases typically rise from May to August, but 2024 has seen unusually high numbers, with North Carolina officials noting parsley and cilantro as possible sources.
