Texas and Two Other States Join Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Health officials have confirmed a parasitic illness outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce in 20 U.S. states, including Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee. The FDA reported that the number of infected individuals has risen to 11,458, up from 10,900 last week. Investigations focus on lettuce from a farm in central Mexico operated by Taylor Farms. The FDA continues inspections in collaboration with Mexican authorities, assuring that all affected iceberg lettuce is no longer available for sale. Cyclospora, the parasite responsible, causes watery diarrhea and is more common in late spring and summer. This year, nearly 29,000 cases have been reported in the U.S.
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