Dozens of UK cyclosporiasis victims had vacationed at Riviera Maya resorts
Health officials say that cause-and-effect cannot be assumed and that Mexico's 33 cases do not constitute a signficant outbreak, but inspectors are taking food and beverage samples up and down the Quintana Roo coast. The post Dozens of UK cyclosporiasis victims had vacationed at Riviera Maya resorts appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Mexico is intensifying health monitoring at numerous Cancún and Riviera Maya hotels following a spike in cyclosporiasis cases among British and US travelers, according to the United Kingdom's Health Security Agency. Most of the affected individuals had recently stayed at all-inclusive resorts in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Health officials stress that the current number of cyclosporiasis cases in Mexico represents an extremely small fraction of the nation's population, indicating there is no active outbreak at this time. However, Mexican authorities are investigating a possible connection between the detected cases and those reported in the US and UK.
So far, Mexican health officials have confirmed 33 cases across 13 states, with investigations ongoing to determine any potential links. The ministry, in collaboration with the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks and the General Directorate of Epidemiology, has dispatched inspection teams to 16 hotels in Quintana Roo to collect samples of food, water, fruits, and vegetables for laboratory testing.
UK health officials have reported 67 cyclosporiasis cases between April 30 and July 15, with 48 of the 51 patients who provided travel information stating they had visited Mexico - primarily the Riviera Maya and Cancún. The affected travelers reportedly consumed a variety of food and beverages in all-inclusive packages, but no single hotel or product has been identified as the source of the outbreak.
Mexican authorities are working closely with their US counterparts to address a multistate outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. This lettuce, grown in Guanajuato and distributed to various outlets, has been traced back to over 10,000 laboratory-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in the US. While product testing has not identified any positive samples, Mexican officials continue to monitor the situation closely.
The Health Ministry has expanded surveillance in tourist zones across Mexico, reinforced food safety protocols, and reminded both travelers and residents to practice proper hygiene, such as washing and disinfecting fruits and vegetables, drinking potable water, and seeking medical attention for persistent diarrhea, particularly after travel.
They also emphasize that identifying a country as a potential origin of a product under investigation does not automatically prove that contamination occurred there. Ongoing epidemiological work will be necessary to reach definitive conclusions.
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