US officials declare multi-state cyclospora outbreak over

US federal health officials have declared the nation's largest recorded multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis over. The outbreak, which occurred between May 1 and September 8, was linked to processed iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico. This contamination led to 12,883 infections across 21 states, resulting in 570 hospitalizations and two deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that the risk from this specific source has ended as the affected products' best-by dates have passed. Despite the outbreak's conclusion, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its investigation into Taylor Farms de Mexico and other cyclospora clusters, urging the industry to strengthen food safety practices.

US health authorities have declared the nation's largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak over, which was linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 12,883 cases across 21 states, resulting in 570 hospitalizations and two deaths. The outbreak was traced to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, which issued a recall on July 17. Health officials are confident that all recalled lettuce has been removed from the market. This outbreak contributed to an unprecedented rise in cyclosporiasis cases nationwide this year, with nearly 20,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported since May 1.