New cyclospora outbreak reported as US faces largest parasite surge
4 reported1 unconfirmed
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, according to a report from STAT. The United States is already facing the largest cyclospora outbreak in recorded history, with the CDC reporting 4,173 confirmed cases and thousands more still to be processed. Officials have linked a separate, multistate outbreak to lettuce from Taylor Farms, which has recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico. The new outbreak has produced 72 additional cases, though officials have not yet identified the location or specific products involved. The article notes that this information comes from a single source and has not been cross-referenced with other outlets.
What’s reported
Federal health officials are investigating a new cyclospora outbreak.
The CDC reported 4,173 confirmed cases in the largest cyclospora outbreak in US history, with thousands more cases to be processed.
A separate multistate outbreak is linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms, which recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico.
The new outbreak includes 72 additional cases, but location and products are not yet identified.
Open questions
Where the new outbreak is occurring and which products are linked to it.
Sources: statnews.com
