CDC Estimates Over 11,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases in U.S. Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Produce

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 11,000 people in the United States have been sickened with cyclosporiasis since May, potentially making it the largest outbreak of this parasitic infection in U.S. history. Recent reports link the outbreak to contaminated lettuce and other salad greens. Public health experts note that the actual number of cases may be higher due to underreporting and barriers to testing.