Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits 15K Cases | Phoenix News

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak is surging, with over 15,000 confirmed cases and more than 1,800 new infections in just one week. Linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell, the CDC is now tracking cases across 47 states, with over 800 hospitalizations and two deaths reported. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and body aches — though some infected people show no signs at all. Health officials are investigating an additional 11,000 potential cases and collaborating internationally, including inspections in Mexico, to trace the source. Restaurants are feeling the fallout as customers stay away, making this outbreak a stark warning about food safety. 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/f00b0fe7095b4e26