Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to 11,508 in ongoing outbreak
The CDC says the outbreak spans about 18,000 cases nationwide as Michigan reports two deaths and more than 11,500 illnesses.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating approximately 18,000 cyclosporiasis cases nationwide, with Michigan officials confirming two deaths among residents with underlying health conditions linked to the outbreak.
- Federal investigators traced the multistate outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, prompting Taylor Farms to announce a voluntary recall on July 17 for lettuce sourced from Mexico.
- Because the parasite resists chemical disinfection, health officials recommend cooking greens to at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit and thoroughly washing inner leaves while discarding outer layers to minimize contamination.
- Des Moines University Public Health Programs chair Rachel Reimer said students are analyzing real-time outbreak data, though investigators face a six-week surveillance lag that complicates case tracking.
- Health experts describe the surge across 15 states as an unprecedented public health challenge, with case counts expected to rise as laboratory confirmations catch up to the ongoing investigation.
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MDHHS: Residents can resume routine guidance for lettuce and salad greens as cyclosporiasis cases slow
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is providing new guidance for the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, saying that case reports are slowing down.
Multistate cyclospora outbreak expands to 15 states
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday expanded its investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, after the first two deaths associated with the outbreak were confirmed. The outbreak, which was first identified in July among people who ate shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell restaurants, has since widened to more than...
The gastrointestinal disease Cyclosporiasis is not life-threatening - but a large outbreak in the US is becoming more and more political. As the health authority CDC in Atlanta reported, more than 10,000 people in almost all states have now been proven to be ill. The US government is critical of austerity measures in the health sector.
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