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Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow
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Key Points:
- Michigan health officials announced that people can resume normal consumption of lettuce and salad greens as new cyclosporiasis cases decline, following a multi-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants.
- The outbreak involved iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms from central Mexico, which was voluntarily recalled; Taco Bell has stopped using lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico in its restaurants.
- Since June, Michigan has reported over 12,400 cases of cyclosporiasis, including 279 hospitalizations and two deaths, but new cases and emergency visits are now decreasing.
- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services lifted the recommendation to avoid bagged salad mixes, advising residents to follow standard food safety practices and avoid recalled products.
- Nationally, the CDC reports more than 22,000 cyclosporiasis cases across 47 states since May 1, with ongoing investigations into other unrelated outbreaks.
