CDC expands largest known U.S. cyclospora outbreak to 9 states
The CDC has expanded the largest known U.S. cyclospora outbreak to nine states, with iceberg lettuce linked to the spread.
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A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded into four additional states, bringing the total number of affected states to nine. According to coverage from CBS News, the outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce.
Reports from NBC News, CNN, and CBS News emphasize the scale of the outbreak. Simultaneously, The Detroit News reports that a couple from Michigan has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms after contracting the illness.
Future developments center on the ongoing expansion of the outbreak and the legal proceedings involving Taylor Farms and Taco Bell.
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Quick answers
How many states are now affected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak?
The outbreak has expanded to 9 states.
What food product is linked to the outbreak?
Coverage from CBS News links the outbreak to iceberg lettuce.
Who is being sued in relation to the outbreak?
A Michigan couple is suing Taylor Farms and Taco Bell.
Coverage (4)
- Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states CBS News · 2h ago
- Michigan couple sues Taylor Farms, Taco Bell after getting cyclosporiasis The Detroit News · 2h ago
- Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states CNN · 3h ago
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 9 states NBC News · 3h ago
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