Officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states

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1. 17d ago

   Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 20 states

   The cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has expanded to three more states, with over 11,000 illnesses reported. The outbreak is now affecting 20 states, according to the FDA. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA are investigating the outbreak, which is linked to Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce products.

   Why it matters

   The outbreak is significant because it involves a large number of people and has expanded to multiple states. Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause gastrointestinal illness. The investigation is focused on Taylor Farms, a major producer of lettuce products.

   What is confirmed

   • The cyclospora outbreak is linked to recalled iceberg lettuce products from Taylor Farms.
   • Over 11,000 illnesses have been reported in connection with the outbreak.
   • The outbreak has expanded to 20 states.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Farmers have destroyed millions of heads of lettuce due to the outbreak.

   What to watch next

   • Further updates on the number of affected states and illnesses
   • Investigation findings on the source of the outbreak
   • Recalls of additional lettuce products
   Sources used for this update (9)

   1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Cyclospora Case Data
   2. CBS News — Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce tied to 3 more states, FDA says
   3. Fox Business — Massive lettuce-linked outbreak expands to 3 more states with over 11,000 illnesses
   4. CNBC — How Taylor Farms became integral to America's food supply system
   5. KTLA — Officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
   6. The Hill — Officials widen lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak probe to 20 states
   7. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
   8. USA Today — Lettuce-linked parasite confirmed in 3 new states. See outbreak map
   9. The New York Times — With Shoppers Wary of Illness, Farmers Destroy Millions of Heads of Lettuce
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