CDC Reports Expanded Cyclospora Outbreak Across 15 States, Linked to Lettuce, With Two Fatalities

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has broadened its investigation into a cyclospora outbreak, now impacting 15 states and linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. This expansion includes six new states, with over 1,000 cases reported and two deaths confirmed in Michigan. The situation underscores ongoing public health concerns regarding food safety and the potential for widespread illness from contaminated produce.