Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce tied to 3 more states, FDA says

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1. 18d ago

   FDA Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to 20 States

   The FDA has linked a nationwide cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce, with confirmed cases now spanning 20 states. Total confirmed illnesses have surpassed 17,000, including a recent addition of more than 3,000 new cases reported by the CDC. The FDA has issued its most serious classification for the recalled lettuce as officials continue to track the spread of the parasite. The outbreak recently expanded to include three additional states as part of the widening federal probe.

   Why it matters

   Cyclospora is a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness. This outbreak is significant due to the high volume of illnesses and the involvement of a staple produce item in the US food supply. Federal agencies are working to identify the source of contamination to prevent further infections.

   What is confirmed

   • Confirmed cyclospora cases have surpassed 17,000.
   • The FDA linked the cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce.
   • Confirmed cases of the illness are now present in 20 states.
   • The CDC added more than 3,000 new cyclospora cases.
   • The FDA issued its most serious classification for the recalled iceberg lettuce.

   What to watch next

   • Identification of the specific farm or supplier responsible for the contamination
   • Updates on the total number of illnesses as the probe continues
   • FDA decisions on whether to expand the recall to other lettuce varieties
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. USA Today — Confirmed cyclospora cases surpass 17,000. See map of affected states
   2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Cyclospora Case Data
   3. AP News — US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
   4. CBS News — Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce tied to 3 more states, FDA says
   5. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Diarrhea outbreak one of many reasons to support area farms | Opinion
   6. CIDRAP — CDC adds more than 3,000 new Cyclospora cases
   7. Fox Business — Massive lettuce-linked outbreak expands to 3 more states with over 11,000 illnesses
   8. CNBC — How Taylor Farms became integral to America's food supply system
   9. Yahoo — US widens lettuce-related cyclosporiasis probe to 20 states
   10. www.usatoday.com — Lettuce-linked parasite confirmed in 3 new states. See outbreak map
   11. tucson.com — Here's the data behind spate of U.S. food recalls
   12. abc7ny.com — US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
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