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Health officials declare end to largest cyclospora outbreak in history

U.S. health officials have declared an end to the largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in the country's history. The parasite, which causes watery diarrhea, affected 21 states and resulted in nearly 13,000 reported cases, with Michigan being the hardest hit. The FDA confirmed that all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak has been removed from the market. While the outbreak is over, the exact source of contamination remains unclear.

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  • ✓ The CDC declared the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history is over.
  • ✓ Nearly 13,000 cases were reported across 21 states.
  • ✓ Michigan was the state hardest hit by the outbreak.
  • ✓ The FDA stated all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak is off the market.
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The CDC and FDA officially declared the record-setting parasitic outbreak over.

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  1. CDC declares end to largest US cyclospora outbreak in history

    U.S. health officials have declared an end to the largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in the country's history. The parasite, which causes watery diarrhea, affected 21 states and resulted in nearly 13,000 reported cases, with Michigan being the hardest hit. The FDA confirmed that all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak has been removed from the market. While the outbreak is over, the exact source of contamination remains unclear.

    Why it matters

    Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that spreads through human feces. This specific outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce, leading to market recalls and inspections of a facility in Mexico.

    What is confirmed

    • The CDC declared the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history is over.
    • Nearly 13,000 cases were reported across 21 states.
    • Michigan was the state hardest hit by the outbreak.
    • The FDA stated all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak is off the market.
    • Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea.
    • The parasite spreads through human feces.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The FDA has ended inspections at the Mexican facility.
    • U.S. lettuce prices have decreased.

    What to watch next

    • Identification of the exact contamination source
    • Future FDA inspection reports regarding Mexican produce facilities
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. CNBC — Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
    2. The Guardian — US lettuce prices chopped as costs for other goods remain stubbornly high
    3. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Parasitic outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce is over: CDC
    4. BBC — Cyclospora: largest US outbreak of explosive diarrhoea parasite is over, health officials say
    5. The Hill — Health officials declare end to largest cyclospora outbreak in history
    6. www.whec.com — US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
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