Federal health officials have expanded the scope of a nationwide outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasites linked to pre-packaged shredded lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now reports cases in ten states.
The outbreak, initially identified in several states, has grown with the addition of four more, according to statements released Friday by federal health officials. Both PBS Newshour and The Washington Times reported on this expansion.
The parasite, Cyclospora, causes diarrheal illness and is typically associated with contaminated fresh produce. While a specific source hadn't been identified in earlier reports, the CDC has now linked cases to pre-packaged shredded lettuce. Investigations are ongoing to determine where along the supply chain the contamination occurred.
This outbreak represents the largest U.S. outbreak of Cyclospora linked to food this year. Health officials have not released specific numbers regarding the total number of confirmed cases, but continue to advise consumers to practice proper food safety measures, including thoroughly washing produce.
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