A rare parasitic infection tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce has now spread to 20 states, marking the largest outbreak of the disease in U.S. history, according to federal health officials. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed new cases in three more states, signaling the widening scope of the foodborne illness. Cyclosporiasis, caused by the parasite Cyclospora, has raised concerns over the safety of fresh produce, prompting investigations into potential sources. Authorities are urging consumers to check recent purchases and monitor for symptoms, including severe diarrhea, as the outbreak continues to unfold.
Cases of a parasitic illness linked to iceberg lettuce have been confirmed in 20 states, health officials said, as the largest outbreak of the disease in U.S. history keeps growing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that cyclosporiasis cases have been identified in three additional states:...
