The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,947 confirmed cases of cyclospora as the parasitic outbreak continues to spread across nine states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the nationwide total of cyclospora infections has reached 1,947 as of Friday. The parasitic illness, which causes "explosive" diarrhea, has been identified in nine states, with health officials suspecting multiple outbreaks across 41 states. While at least 98 hospitalizations have been reported, no deaths have occurred yet. The administration announced that the primary source of the largest outbreak is believed to be iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms facility in central Mexico. Although the Mexican government found no evidence of the parasite at the facility, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed that data continues to converge on shredded iceberg lettuce from the region. Experts note that the parasite is difficult to track because symptoms can take up to two weeks to appear. Because the parasite is only found in human feces, researchers are still investigating how the waste enters the agricultural system. To mitigate the spread, Taylor Farms has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce production from central Mexico.

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