CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Record Cyclospora outbreak fueling food anxiety
The Cyclospora outbreak is causing a drop in sales at some salad chains, and grocery stores for pre-packaged salads. FOX's CB Cotton has more on how the outbreak is fueling extreme caution among consumers.
The Cyclospora outbreak is causing a drop in sales at some salad chains, and grocery stores for pre-packaged salads. FOX's CB Cotton has more on how the outbreak is fueling extreme caution among consumers.
CDC expands iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak to 15 states
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Cyclospora: Parasite outbreak blamed for 2 deaths
Two people have died in Michigan as a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak linked to imported lettuce sickens thousands. Reporter Caroline Elliott has more.
Two people have died in Michigan as a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak linked to imported lettuce sickens thousands. Reporter Caroline Elliott has more.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Cyclospora outbreak: Restaurants seeing slump in sales after removing lettuce from menus
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Doctors warn 'Cyclospora skinny' trend is risky
Arizona health officials confirmed 36 local Cyclospora cases. Doctors are warning against a dangerous social media trend joking about using the parasite for weight loss. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.
Arizona health officials confirmed 36 local Cyclospora cases. Doctors are warning against a dangerous social media trend joking about using the parasite for weight loss. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.
Arizona Cyclospora cases reach 36 as doctors warn of dangerous weight loss trend
Health experts urge caution as social media posts joke about getting Cyclospora for weight loss. Doctors warn the parasite can cause severe dehydration and hospitalizations.
Health experts urge caution as social media posts joke about getting Cyclospora for weight loss. Doctors warn the parasite can cause severe dehydration and hospitalizations.
Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
CDC: Cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to 4,100 cases, 7,500 more unconfirmed
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.
FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive, FDA says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now saying the samples of lettuce that were collected from Taylor Farms that were linked to an outbreak of cyclospora, should be considered a false positive.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now saying the samples of lettuce that were collected from Taylor Farms that were linked to an outbreak of cyclospora, should be considered a false positive.
Cyclospora outbreak: FDA links parasite outbreak to Taco Bell lettuce
A parasite outbreak linked to lettuce has hit Taco Bell locations in five states. The FDA is investigating the Cyclospora contamination. FOX's Laura Diaz reports.
A parasite outbreak linked to lettuce has hit Taco Bell locations in five states. The FDA is investigating the Cyclospora contamination. FOX's Laura Diaz reports.
Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands
Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.
Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.
Shredded iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Thirty-one states, including Arizona, are reporting cases of cyclosporiasis. Fox's Caroline Shively has the latest on how officials believe they've narrowed the source of the outbreak to a specific food.
Thirty-one states, including Arizona, are reporting cases of cyclosporiasis. Fox's Caroline Shively has the latest on how officials believe they've narrowed the source of the outbreak to a specific food.
Cyclosporiasis: Lettuce supplied to Taco Bell linked to outbreak
Shredded iceberg lettuce reportedly from a farm with locations in Arizona is being tied to a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Shredded iceberg lettuce reportedly from a farm with locations in Arizona is being tied to a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak.