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The multistate cyclospora outbreak is now linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ central Mexico operations and has affected at least nine states, with thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations reported. Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall, and FDA and CDC investigations continue as officials warn consumers to avoid recalled lettuce.
The Cyclospora outbreak has expanded, with Michigan reporting rising case totals and southeastern counties remaining the epicenter. Ohio reports more than 500 cases across several counties. Health authorities are urging caution with certain produce while investigations continue to identify the sources.
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.