Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce Expands to 20 States
Source Summary
Federal health officials confirmed that parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have spread to 20 states, marking the largest outbreak of its kind in the U.S. The FDA is investigating the source and scope of the contamination.
Why it matters
This is the largest Cyclospora outbreak on record in the U.S., affecting consumers across a significant geographic area and prompting a widespread food recall.
