More than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases reported in 41 states: CDC
A record-setting surge in cyclosporiasis infections across 41 states has prompted health officials to investigate links to the commercial food supply.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 11,500 cases of cyclosporiasis across 41 states, marking an all-time high for the illness. Infections have notably surged in Michigan, where cases exceed 7,000, and reports of illness have also risen in Louisiana.
Coverage from outlets including Reuters, The New York Times, and The Washington Post highlights concerns regarding the contamination of the food supply. Specific regional reports from The State note that lettuce recalls have been initiated in South Carolina as part of the ongoing public health response.
Ongoing reporting from ABC News indicates that significant questions remain regarding the specific sources of contamination. Future developments will likely focus on additional product recalls and updated case counts as state tallies are integrated into federal data.
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How many states are affected by the outbreak?
The CDC reports that cyclosporiasis cases have been identified in 41 states.
Is a specific food item being linked to the infections?
Coverage indicates that lettuce has been tied to an outbreak and is subject to recalls in South Carolina.
How many cases have been reported in total?
According to the CDC, more than 11,500 cases have been reported nationwide.
Coverage (9)
- Lettuce tied to the diarrhea parasite outbreak recalled in SC. Here’s what to know The State · 17h ago
- ‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases increase across Louisiana WAFB · 17h ago
- What we still don't know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 17h ago
- Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to over 7,000, state health officials say Reuters · 17h ago
- Cyclospora cases in US hit all time high The Hill · 17h ago
- Cyclosporiasis infections up 9% in Michigan Detroit Free Press · 17h ago
- Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply? The New York Times · 17h ago
- CDC catches up to state tallies of cyclosporiasis cases as illness surges The Washington Post · 19h ago
- More than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases reported in 41 states: CDC ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 19h ago
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