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Michigan lifts lettuce warning as state’s cyclosporiasis cases fall
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- Michigan has reported 12,485 cases of cyclosporiasis since June, with 279 hospitalizations and two deaths, marking the highest number of cases in the U.S. during the outbreak.
- Health officials noted a decline in new cases and diarrhea-related emergency visits, attributing this to the likely disappearance of contaminated produce from the market.
- Michigan residents are now advised that it is safe to resume consuming bagged salads and return to normal produce-handling practices, though recalled lettuce should still be avoided.
- The outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico and served at Taco Bell, prompting a voluntary recall of all iceberg lettuce grown by Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
- Officials recommend purchasing whole heads of lettuce or salad greens, discarding outer layers, and thoroughly washing inner leaves to reduce risk.
