Cyclospora Outbreak Grows to Nearly 14,000 Cases

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U.S. cyclosporiasis cases neared 14,000 by mid-August as health officials continued investigating a record-setting season involving multiple outbreaks. The CDC said 13,895 laboratory-confirmed domestically acquired cases had been reported since May 1 across 47 states. Michigan alone reported 13,909 cases, with officials saying much of the recent increase reflected a laboratory-processing backlog rather than new infections. A major outbreak linked epidemiologically to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has expanded to 17 states, according to Reuters, although FDA’s latest accessible outbreak page lists 15 states and 6,358 linked illnesses as of August 5. The company recalled affected lettuce on July 17. FDA also lists separate Cyclospora investigations, including clusters without identified food sources. Two Michigan patients died after illness; officials said both had significant underlying conditions. Because reporting and testing lag, confirmed totals may continue rising even as new infections decline. Investigators have not established one source nationwide.

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