Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce | Global News

A massive cyclospora outbreak is sweeping across the U.S., with nearly 2,000 cases and nearly 100 hospitalizations—no deaths yet, but symptoms are brutal. Investigators are zeroing in on shredded lettuce from Taylor Farms, specifically iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. The parasite, which thrives in contaminated water and causes explosive diarrhea, has spread to states including Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. A twist? Mexican officials tested the Taylor Farms plant and surrounding water—and found nothing. The CDC suspects the true toll is higher and is also tracking a separate, smaller outbreak affecting 72 people, with no confirmed source. This is a fast-moving, complex case with more answers still to come. 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/7dce24cbedc16656