Cyclospora is a parasite tied to recent multi-state outbreaks linked to leafy greens; it causes explosive diarrhea and is monitored in food safety surveillance.
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from restaurants after public health officials have linked a Salmonella Javiana outbreak to jalapeños served at multiple Mexican‑style restaurants. Minnesota has identified 110 cases tied to the outbreak; the FDA has opened an active investigation and has started sampling but has not issued a recall. Chipotle says it has replaced the peppers from different growers.
The U.S. outbreak of cyclosporiasis has expanded across multiple states, with Michigan reporting the highest counts. Officials say the source remains unidentified, but lettuce and leafy greens are under investigation amid recalls and ongoing traceback work as case counts rise through summer.
Cyclospora cases linked to iceberg lettuce have driven retailers to push greenhouse-grown greens. Health authorities warn on contaminated produce as more states report cases; restaurants adapt menus and chains reassure customers about ingredients.
The CDC and FDA have tied a cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier. Taco Bell and other chains have removed affected lettuce as the investigation continues; about 7,000 cases have been reported across 34 states.
The FDA has reaffirmed the outbreak advisory linking shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico to cyclosporiasis, while Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce as a precaution. A subsequent reevaluation has determined the initial positive test was a false positive, but health officials say the outbreak data remains valid and investigations continue.
The FDA has tied a Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, prompting a voluntary recall across 27 states. A later test labeled as a false positive does not alter the ongoing investigation or the recall. Officials warn consumers to avoid recalled products while the health response continues.
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A nationwide cyclospora outbreak has sickened tens of thousands and has been linked by FDA traceback to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico supplied to Taco Bell and other outlets. Michigan has reported the highest toll, including two deaths in people with serious underlying conditions, thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalisations while federal counts lag state totals.
The multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak has been traced to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. The outbreak spans 27 states with 345 infections and 36 hospitalizations; Chipotle and Qdoba have removed the peppers from affected restaurants. Health officials say there is no ongoing risk after product removal. The CDC, FDA, and Coast Citrus are coordinating recalls and investigations.
Taylor Farms has pulled jalapeño-containing products across 26 states after Coast Citrus Distributors recalled peppers tied to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people in 27 states. The recall follows a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. Authorities say refunds are available and consumers should discard affected items.
UK health agencies say salmonella infections may be linked to eggs imported from outside the UK. One fatality has been confirmed. Public health guidance urges vulnerable groups to avoid under‑cooked eggs, while well‑cooked eggs remain safe. The outbreak has affected England most, with hundreds of cases across the UK.
Officials say 23 people in Minnesota have fallen ill with E. coli or salmonella, linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts (Calco/Everything Sprouts). Wisconsin cases also connect to the same supplier. Investigators are coordinating with federal authorities to pinpoint the source and scope of contamination.
Multiple recalls are rippling through the US food system. A donut recall in March labeling issues, several wraps tied to STEC, and a broad recall wave linked to peppers and berries highlight ongoing safety concerns. Authorities urge discard or return of affected items and emphasize consumer safety as top priority.
The FDA has identified new Cyclospora cases in Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, bringing total illness to 11,458. Investigations center on lettuce from a Taylor Farms farm in central Mexico. Officials say recalls are complete and monitoring continues, with hospitalizations near 922 this year.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the multistate cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce over after cases have fallen sharply. Federal investigators have linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico by Taylor Farms; about 12,800 people were infected, 570 were hospitalised and two people died.