Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico now includes Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. The total number of laboratory-confirmed cases has reached 1,947, with at least 98 hospitalizations and no reported deaths.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), epidemiologic and traceback investigations continue to identify contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico as the source of these illnesses. The alert addresses only laboratory-confirmed cases related to this product; the CDC is also investigating other unrelated cyclosporiasis outbreaks nationwide.
Health officials urge consumers not to eat recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce. Discard or return the product if found. Individuals experiencing symptoms consistent with cyclosporiasis—such as watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss beginning about one week after exposure—should contact their healthcare provider for testing and treatment. Staying hydrated is important, and those seeking information about cases in their state should contact their state health department.