Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed or under investigation nationwide, CDC says

• Update: By Tuesday afternoon, the CDC reported nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis in 34 states. • As the Eastern and Midwestern parts of the U.S.

The specific type of lettuce, the location where it was sourced, and the number of people affected by the outbreak are unknown. Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which can cause diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. The parasite is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, and outbreaks are often linked to imported produce.

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• The investigation into Taco Bell is ongoing. • Lettuce is a possible source of the outbreak. • The exact cause of the outbreak is still unknown.

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• Nationwide Cyclospora cases have officially shattered the 2019 record. • More than 33 states are affected by the Cyclospora outbreak. • Taco Bell has begun pulling ingredients due to the Cyclospora outbreak.

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