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Cyclospora: largest US outbreak of explosive diarrhoea parasite is over, health officials say

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in US history over. The parasite, known for causing explosive diarrhoea, was linked to iceberg lettuce. Health officials confirmed the end of the event, which marked a record number of cases for the country.

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  • ✓ The CDC declared the record US cyclosporiasis outbreak is over.
  • ✓ The parasitic outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce.
  • ✓ This was the largest US outbreak of the cyclospora parasite.
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The CDC officially declared the record-breaking parasitic outbreak over.

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  1. CDC declares end to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in US history over. The parasite, known for causing explosive diarrhoea, was linked to iceberg lettuce. Health officials confirmed the end of the event, which marked a record number of cases for the country.

    Why it matters

    Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates food and causes severe gastrointestinal distress. This specific outbreak was massive in scale and focused on a common produce item. Public health monitoring tracks these events to prevent widespread foodborne illness.

    What is confirmed

    • The CDC declared the record US cyclosporiasis outbreak is over.
    • The parasitic outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce.
    • This was the largest US outbreak of the cyclospora parasite.

    What to watch next

    • Official final case counts from the CDC
    • Reports on long-term safety protocols for iceberg lettuce sourcing
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. The New York Times — U.S. Officials Expected to Announce Cyclospora Outbreak Is Over
    2. CNBC — Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
    3. USA Today — Massive cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce declared over
    4. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Parasitic outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce is over: CDC
    5. BBC — Cyclospora: largest US outbreak of explosive diarrhoea parasite is over, health officials say
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