CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report

The US CDC is expanding the cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, adding six more, per the Washington Post. The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms served at Taco Bell. Michigan reports 11,508 cases and two deaths; CDC has 6,707 confirmed cases.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, adding six more, according to a Washington Post report citing three individuals familiar with the investigation. The outbreak has been linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants and sourced from Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico, though authorities are still investigating other potential sources. Missouri, reporting 1,095 cases, is one of the newly added states. Michigan, the hardest-hit state, reported 11,508 cases on Tuesday, up by more than 200 from the previous day, and also reported the first two deaths associated with the outbreak, both with underlying health conditions. The CDC has recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide as of July 28, along with more than 11,500 suspected cases. This year's cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels, making the outbreak one of the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.