Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to iceberg lettuce, have been confirmed in 20 states, according to health officials. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday that additional cases have been identified in three more states, contributing to what is being described as the largest outbreak of the disease in U.S. history.
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce confirmed in 20 states
Health officials have confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce in 20 states. The FDA and CDC reported that three additional states have been added to the list, marking the largest outbreak of the disease in U.S. history.
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Officials widen lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak probe to 20 states
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce confirmed in 20 states