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Utah reports 48 cyclospora cases, all but 5 could be tied to travel
KSL.com • • health
Key Points:
- Utah has reported 48 cases of cyclospora since May 1, with 31 individuals having traveled internationally and 12 having traveled to other U.S. states; five cases involved no travel outside Utah and are under investigation.
- Cyclospora infection causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, typically peaking in spring and summer, but 2024 cases are unusually high nationwide, with over 18,000 reported by the CDC.
- A recall was issued for Iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico linked to the outbreak, but Utah has not received any of the recalled products.
- The CDC reports the cyclospora outbreak is affecting nine states, none of which currently include Utah.
- Several Utah patients have not yet been interviewed as part of ongoing investigations into the source of local infections.
