Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that the cyclosporiasis outbreak, now affecting 20 states, has expanded to include Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. The total number of individuals infected has risen to 11,458, with two deaths reported, both in Michigan. The majority of the cases are linked to lettuce produced at a farm in central Mexico operated by Taylor Farms.
The FDA, CDC, and state health authorities are investigating the source, with the FDA continuing to inspect and test produce at the farm. Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite, causes watery diarrhea and is less common than other foodborne illnesses. The worst year for U.S. infections was 2019, with approximately 4,700 cases reported.
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