Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Declines | Science News

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits hard — over 15K cases, 828 hospitalizations, 2 deaths — tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. Fear spread fast, with people avoiding salads and dealing with brutal symptoms like explosive diarrhea. But the tide’s turning: cases are dropping sharply since July’s peak, even in hard-hit states like Michigan. While symptoms can linger up to six weeks, health officials say it’s safe to return to salads — just wash produce and cook to 185°F. The recall is complete, and the scare is mostly over. 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/c531566c73742584