The Brief
- The CDC issued a health advisory after U.S. cyclospora parasite cases surged to nearly 7,000 across 30 states—more than 10 times last year’s total.
- Health officials suspect lettuce or leafy greens are making people sick, but they have not yet pinpointed a specific producer, vendor, or source.
- Fast-food chains like Taco Bell are pulling greens in high-risk areas like Michigan, while doctors urge consumers to thoroughly wash all produce.
DALLAS – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory to doctors, as well as state and local health officials, over an outbreak of cyclosporiasis cases since May 1.
Cyclospora Outbreak
What’s new:
The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration are still trying to identify the source of the lettuce or leafy greens that have been making people sick. They haven’t yet pinpointed a specific producer or vendor.
As a precaution, some restaurants such as Taco Bell have begun pulling lettuce and leafy greens from their menus, especially in Michigan, where the concentration of cases is highest.…