Cyclospora Outbreak Ends with Lettuce Recall | Tampa News

The biggest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history has officially ended, with nearly 13,000 cases tied to recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico — though the exact contamination source remains unknown. This surge fueled record-breaking cases this year, including two deaths in Michigan, the hardest-hit state. Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite causing watery diarrhea, often spikes in late spring and summer, and many cases never link back to a specific food. Investigations initially pointed to Taco Bell, then shifted to Taylor Farms, whose lettuce was distributed nationwide. Though the recalled products are off shelves, the FDA’s probe continues, underscoring broader concerns about insufficient international produce inspections. 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/0242e3e3caac9791