US Health Authorities Announce Conclusion of Major Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

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Published: 2026-09-14
Category: health
Source: Claims Journal
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U.S. health officials have declared the end of the nation's largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened 12,883 people across 21 states, leading to 570 hospitalizations and two deaths. The outbreak was linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, with all recalled products now off the market. Investigations into the contamination source are ongoing to prevent future occurrences.

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