Outbreak of a Different Kind The cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US has reached a disturbing milestone: it's no longer just a public health crisis but also a stark reminder of vulnerabilities in our food supply chain.
The latest expansion to six more states brings the total number of cases to over 22,000 and hospitalizations to 517.
Cyclospora cayetanensis is not new to US soil, but its sudden proliferation on a massive scale, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, raises questions about our ability to regulate the food industry.