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Iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak linked to more states, health officials warn - fox34.com
A cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce has now spread to Texas, with federal health officials confirming the Lone Star State is among three newly added to a case list that now spans 20 states. The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas join a growing tally of affected states as investigators focus their attention on a farm in central Mexico operated by Taylor Farms, a major U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas join a growing tally of affected states as investigators focus their attention on a farm in central Mexico operated by Taylor Farms, a major U.S. Produce supplier. The total number of people sickened by the parasite has climbed to 11,458, up from roughly 10,900 reported just last week.
For people here in Lubbock, that number is not abstract. Iceberg lettuce shows up in salads, sandwiches, and fast-food orders across town every single day. If you have bought bagged or packaged iceberg lettuce recently, checking whether it falls under the recall is worth a few minutes of your time. The FDA and CDC are still actively investigating the case.
Cyclospora causes intestinal illness that can drag on for weeks if left untreated, and the infection is not always caught quickly because symptoms can look like a run-of-the-mill stomach bug. At 11,458 confirmed cases, this is already the largest outbreak of its kind in U.S. History.
Common questions
Is Lubbock affected by the iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak?
- Yes. Texas, including Lubbock, has been added to the list of states affected by the cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. Federal health officials confirmed Texas is one of three newly added states, bringing the total to 20 states with reported cases.
How many people have gotten sick from the iceberg lettuce recall?
- As of the latest FDA update, 11,458 people have been sickened by cyclospora tied to the recalled iceberg lettuce. That number jumped from roughly 10,900 just one week earlier, signaling the outbreak is still actively spreading across the country.
What brand of lettuce is linked to the cyclospora outbreak?
- Investigators have focused on Taylor Farms, a major U.S. produce supplier, and a farm they operate in central Mexico. The FDA announced the connection Thursday. If you have bought bagged or packaged iceberg lettuce recently, check for any recall notices before eating it.
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