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Largest US outbreak of explosive diarrhoea parasite is over, officials say

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared an end to the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in United States history. This parasitic infection causes explosive diarrhoea and was linked to the consumption of iceberg lettuce. Federal health officials confirmed the conclusion of the event, marking the end of a massive public health incident tied to contaminated produce.

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  • ✓ The CDC declared the cyclosporiasis outbreak over.
  • ✓ The outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce.
  • ✓ This was the largest outbreak of the parasite in US history.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The CDC officially declared the record-breaking parasitic outbreak over.

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  1. CDC declares record US cyclosporiasis outbreak over

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared an end to the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in United States history. This parasitic infection causes explosive diarrhoea and was linked to the consumption of iceberg lettuce. Federal health officials confirmed the conclusion of the event, marking the end of a massive public health incident tied to contaminated produce.

    Why it matters

    Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates food and water. This specific outbreak stands as a record for the US due to its scale. The connection to iceberg lettuce highlights vulnerabilities in the produce supply chain.

    What is confirmed

    • The CDC declared the cyclosporiasis outbreak over.
    • The outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce.
    • This was the largest outbreak of the parasite in US history.

    What to watch next

    • Official reports on the total number of infections and fatalities
    • Regulatory changes to iceberg lettuce sourcing and safety protocols
    Sources used for this update (6)
    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
    6. The Washington Post — Large cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to lettuce is over, federal officials say
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