Massachusetts Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Boston News

Massachusetts is grappling with a spike in cyclosporiasis cases — 104 new infections in July alone, pushing the state’s total since May to 147, the highest since 2019. While alarming, officials note these numbers are small compared to the nationwide outbreak affecting 45 states, traced back to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Mexico. Taylor Farms recalled affected lettuce on July 17th, but some may have already reached Massachusetts restaurants and food spots. Health officials call these “small clusters” and say no ongoing issues are currently evident — though symptoms can take weeks to appear, potentially leading to more cases next month. With over 10,000 confirmed cases and 500+ hospitalizations nationally, this parasite — spread through fecal contamination — causes severe diarrhea and weight loss. If you suspect foodborne illness, report it to your local health department. 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/929a465ad6f3eb0e