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