Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce Expands to 15 States, Causes Two Deaths

A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has expanded to 15 states, sickening 6,358 people, hospitalizing 278, and causing two deaths in Michigan. The FDA and CDC linked the outbreak to lettuce served at Taco Bell, leading to a recall by Taylor Farms. Ohio is reporting a second week of significant increases in cases.