Federal officials poised to declare end of U.S.’s largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak

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   US Nears Declaration Ending Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

   Federal officials are poised to declare the end of the largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States, which stemmed from a lettuce-borne parasite. The parasite triggered mass lettuce angst and caused consumer fallouts for produce brands, while lettuce at farmers markets sold out rapidly during the scare. U.S. authorities and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are nearing the official announcement that the outbreak is over.

   Why it matters

   Foodborne parasite outbreaks create severe disruptions for produce brands and retailers, impacting consumer confidence and retail recovery. During the recent crisis, shoppers altered buying habits by purchasing lettuce quickly at farmers markets to avoid commercial supply concerns. The impending declaration by federal health authorities marks a formal conclusion to a widespread public health scare.

   What is confirmed

   • Federal officials are poised to declare the end of the U.S.’s largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak.
   • The parasite outbreak was lettuce-borne.
   • Lettuce sold fast at farmers markets amid the cyclospora outbreak.

   What to watch next

   • The official announcement from the CDC and federal health officials declaring the outbreak over.
   • Produce brand and retail recovery strategies following the end of the outbreak.
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. The Washington Post — Federal officials poised to declare end of U.S.’s largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak
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   7. CNN — Cyclospora outbreak to be declared over
   8. Newser — CDC Nears Calling End to Lettuce-Borne Outbreak
   9. The New York Times — U.S. Officials Expected to Announce Cyclospora Outbreak Is Over
   10. www.statnews.com — Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal
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