CDC Reports More Than 11,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases in Most States
Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Reported Across the U.S. Currently, over 11,500 cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a parasitic organism known for causing severe diarrhea, have been reported in many states across the U.S. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 4,173 laboratory cases of this illness. However, officials are aware […]
Wisconsin woman’s honeymoon spoiled by diarrhea after contracting Cyclosporiasis
Honeymoon Gone Awry: A Story of Diarrhea We all have experiences that we, well, mentally file away. But a case of severe diarrhea? That’s not something you typically want to file away in your memories of a honeymoon. I mean, you really can’t share that with just anyone. When someone asks, “How was your honeymoon?” […]
Taylor Farms’ complete recall list following a cyclosporiasis outbreak causing severe diarrhea
Agriculture giant Taylor Farms has announced a comprehensive list of products that have been recalled due to a Cyclospora outbreak affecting numerous individuals across five states. The company has voluntarily removed all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from U.S. markets, citing potential contamination with Cyclospora bacteria. The shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed between June […]
Contaminated Taco Bell lettuce linked to possible cause of severe diarrhea parasite, cyclosporiasis: report
Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Illness Outbreak A recent report suggests that lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms may be the source of a parasitic disease affecting many Americans, resulting in severe diarrhea. This summer, shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms has been associated with an outbreak of cyclospora, according to insights shared […]
Investigation into Taco Bell’s iceberg lettuce as the cause of multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
Investigation Into Taco Bell Lettuce Supply Recent reports indicate that shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sold at certain Taco Bell locations, is under scrutiny as a potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreaks in several states. A Thursday statement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mentioned that Taylor Farms is the identified supplier linked […]