CDC expands Cyclospora outbreak area to 15 states

MGR Online•International•20d ago

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The US CDC has expanded the recorded area of a Cyclospora outbreak to 15 states, with an investigation linking cases to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.

•The CDC expanded the outbreak area by 6 states, bringing the total to 15 states.
•FDA investigations link the outbreak in 9 states to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
•Michigan is the most affected state with 11,508 reported cases and 2 deaths.
•As of July 28, the CDC recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and over 11,500 suspected cases nationwide.

Overview

•The CDC expanded the Cyclospora outbreak area by 6 additional states, totaling 15 states.
•FDA investigations believe the outbreak in 9 states is linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell and sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
•Missouri is one of the 6 added states and has reported 1,095 patients.
•Michigan reported 11,508 patients as of Tuesday, an increase of over 200 from the previous day.
•Michigan reported the first 2 deaths related to the outbreak, both involving individuals with underlying health problems.
•The current outbreak is described as one of the largest foodborne outbreaks in US history in recent years.
•As of July 28, the CDC recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and more than 11,500 suspected cases across the US.

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Key Entities

Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(ศูนย์ควบคุมและป้องกันโรคของสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The US agency that expanded the Cyclospora outbreak area to 15 states and recorded confirmed and suspected cases.

Food and Drug Administration(องค์การอาหารและยา)ℹ️

The agency whose investigation linked the outbreak in 9 states to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.

Washington Post(วอชิงตันโพสต์)ℹ️

The newspaper that reported on the outbreak expansion based on three sources and a health ministry spokesperson.

Taco Bell(ทาโก้เบลล์)ℹ️

The restaurant where iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak was served.

Taylor Farms(เทย์เลอร์ฟาร์มส์)ℹ️

A private business in central Mexico identified as the source of the iceberg lettuce.

Ministry of Public Health(กระทรวงสาธารณสุข)

The ministry whose spokesperson provided information to the Washington Post.

Reuters(รอยเตอร์)ℹ️

The source of the news report.

Place

Missouri(มิสซูรี)ℹ️

One of the 6 added states with 1,095 reported patients.

Michigan(มิชิแกน)ℹ️

The most heavily affected state with 11,508 reported cases and 2 deaths.

Mexico(เม็กซิโก)ℹ️

The country where Taylor Farms is located in the central region.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The country where the Cyclospora outbreak is occurring.