Parasitic Outbreak From Contaminated Lettuce Appears to Be Slowing
New federal data indicate that the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce may be subsiding, with case reports declining after a July peak. The CDC has recorded over 15,000 confirmed infections since May, including 828 hospitalizations and two deaths. The contaminated lettuce, produced by Taylor Farms de Mexico, has been recalled and is believed to be off the market.
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