Health officials declare end to largest cyclospora outbreak in history
The country's largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis has ended, federal health officials said Friday. The foodborne illness linked to contaminated lettuce sickened 12,883 people across 21 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with more than 500 people hospitalized. Two people died in Michigan, which was the hardest-hit state, though health authorities...
U.S. health officials have declared an end to the record-setting cyclospora outbreak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak.
The Food and Drug Administration officials stated that they are confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to this specific outbreak is off the market. The CDC shares this confidence, also stating that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
The outbreak is noted as the largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history, as reported by the Winnipeg Free Press. However, the origin of the outbreak remains unknown.
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