https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/parasitic-outbreak-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-is-over-cdcContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/parasitic-outbreak-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-is-over-cdchttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/parasitic-outbreak-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-is-over-cdc#u67725Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:01:37 +0000U.S. health officials have officially declared the conclusion of a massive multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. The parasite infection sickened tens of thousands of people, making it the largest event of its kind recorded in the United States. While public health authorities have closed the chapter on this specific public health threat, investigators still have not determined the exact origin of the contaminated produce. The outbreak heavily impacted states including Missouri and Illinois before the recent declaration by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/parasitic-outbreak-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-is-over-cdchttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/parasitic-outbreak-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-is-over-cdc#u66586Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:25:44 +0000U.S. health officials and the CDC have declared the end of a massive multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora. The parasite, which causes explosive diarrhoea, was linked to iceberg lettuce. This event is described as the largest outbreak of its kind in the United States. The official declaration marks the conclusion of the public health threat associated with this specific contaminated produce source.Why it mattersCyclospora is a parasite that contaminates fresh produce and leads to severe gastrointestinal distress. Large-scale outbreaks often require extensive tracing of the food supply chain to id