Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says

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1. 1d ago

   CDC declares end to largest U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak

   Federal health officials declared the largest recorded multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak over on Friday. The parasitic infection affected nearly 13,000 people across 21 states and originated from contaminated iceberg lettuce. The FDA has removed all recalled lettuce from the market, and officials now state the produce is safe for consumers to eat again. Despite the containment of the outbreak, health authorities have not identified the specific source of the contamination.

   Why it matters

   Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite that can contaminate produce. This event represents the most significant outbreak of its kind in national history. The duration of the event led to months of public warnings that reduced consumer lettuce purchases.

   What is confirmed

   • U.S. health authorities declared the largest recorded multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak over on Friday.
   • Contaminated iceberg lettuce caused the parasitic outbreak.
   • The outbreak infected nearly 13,000 people across 21 states.
   • The FDA confirmed all recalled lettuce associated with the event has been removed from the market.

   What to watch next

   • Identification of the contamination origin
   • Long-term health reports for the 13,000 infected individuals
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. www.claimsjournal.com — US Declares End of Largest Recorded Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
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   3. wtov9.com — CDC declares cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce over
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2. 3d ago

   CDC Declares End to Record U.S. Cyclospora Outbreak

   U.S. health officials declared the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in national history over on Friday. The parasitic outbreak infected nearly 13,000 people across 21 states and was linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. The FDA confirmed that all recalled lettuce associated with the event has been removed from the market. While the outbreak is contained, officials stated that the origin of the contamination remains unknown.

   Why it matters

   Cyclospora is a parasite that causes severe gastrointestinal distress, including explosive diarrhea. This event is the most significant recorded instance of the illness in the United States. The scale of the outbreak led to widespread product recalls and impacted national produce pricing.

   What is confirmed

   • The CDC declared the largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history is over.
   • Nearly 13,000 people were infected across 21 states.
   • The outbreak was linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
   • The FDA stated all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak is off the market.
   • The origin of the outbreak remains unknown.

   What to watch next

   • Identification of the specific source of contamination
   • FDA reports on long-term prevention measures for iceberg lettuce
   Sources used for this update (12)

   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. Al Jazeera — US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
   4. The Guardian — US lettuce prices chopped as costs for other goods remain stubbornly high
   5. USA Today — Massive cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce declared over
   6. The Guardian — US officials declare multi-state cyclospora outbreak over
   7. AP News — US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
   8. WSJ — CDC Declares Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce as Over
   9. www.ocregister.com — US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
   10. www.wesh.com — Massive cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce declared over, FDA says
   11. www.unilad.com — Deadly cyclospora lettuce outbreak that infected nearly 13,000 people is finally over, CDC says
   12. www.yahoo.com — Largest cyclospora outbreak ends, but origin remains unknown, officials say
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