Missouri Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Multistate Outbreak

Farmers market shoppers favor local produce amid Iowa cyclosporiasis outbreak

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Health and Human Services Department has confirmed 226 cases of cyclosporiasis in 48 counties as of July 30th. This is causing many metro families to turn to local farmers for their produce. The CDC has confirmed that some cases in Iowa have been linked to the national outbreak [...]

Missouri has third-highest number of cyclosporiasis cases in U.S., CDC says

The CDC says 568 people in Missouri are confirmed to have gotten sick as part of the multistate outbreak. State officials suspect the actual number of cases is higher.

Missouri Cyclosporiasis cases linked to multistate outbreak

Local health officials give update on Cyclosporiasis outbreak

Week in Review: Outbreak affects lettuce market

The Cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexican lettuce served at Taco Bell led to two deaths reported in Michigan this week.  Deaths from cyclosporiasis are rare in the U.S., and the loss of life is both sad and the most important thing to keep in perspective.  The FDA also expanded the outbreak to 15 states.  From a produce industry standpoint, the outbreak is affecting consumer demand, as consumers are avoiding salads and lettuce varieties, even if…