US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states

Officials identify cyclospora cases in Tennessee linked to recalled lettuce

The tally of people sickened by the parasite is now 11,458.

‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Lettuce Parasite Spreads to Three More States.

The cyclospora "explosive diarrhea" parasite, which has been linked to imported lettuce from Mexico, has spread to three more U.S. states.

Cyclospora outbreak exposes vulnerabilities of a consolidated food supply

Taylor Farms has come under increased scrutiny after the cyclospora outbreak, the largest of its kind in U.S. history, was linked by the FDA to iceberg lettuce processed at one of its facilities in central Mexico, CNBC reports.  One of the world’s largest producers of fresh-cut vegetables and salads, Taylor Farms supplies major retailers and […]

Lettuce-linked parasite confirmed in 3 new states. See outbreak map

The outbreak specifically tied to recalled lettuce, so far, has grown to include three new states. See where, updated map of all affected states.

Cyclospora Outbreak Adds Georgia, Tennessee and Texas as the Lettuce Linked Case Count Climbs Past 11,400

Federal officials added three states to the Cyclospora lettuce outbreak, now 11,458 illnesses and 495 hospitalizations weeks after the recall.

Massive outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite expands to 3 more states with more than 11K sickened

The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday.