US declares end to largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak

Federal health authorities have declared an end to the nation's largest recorded outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness. The outbreak, which spanned 20 states, sickened at least 11,458 people, leading to 495 hospitalizations and two deaths, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The illnesses were primarily linked to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. Taylor Farms, a supplier of the lettuce, announced a recall of the implicated product. The FDA has stated its confidence that all recalled lettuce related to this specific outbreak is no longer available in stores or restaurants. The Taylor Farms facility in Doctor Mora, Mexico, has reportedly remained closed since mid-July, with only maintenance workers present.