Cyclospora Outbreak Ends with Iceberg Lettuce Link | Charlotte News

The U.S. just declared the worst cyclospora outbreak in history officially over — with nearly 13,000 confirmed cases tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, sparking a surge of over 20,000 total cases this year alone. Michigan bore the brunt, including two deaths, as officials traced the source from Taco Bell’s supply chain to Taylor Farms’ recalled lettuce. The outbreak underscores a critical gap: U.S. regulators rarely inspect foreign farms, leaving our food system vulnerable to hidden contamination. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d3e01bcb84933df