US reports over 1,400 cases of Cyclospora infection outbreak

An outbreak of cyclosporiasis has infected over 4,100 individuals across the United States, leading to 308 hospitalizations with no reported fatalities. The CDC has linked many cases to lettuce, prompting Taylor Farms to recall iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico. However, Mexican health officials dispute the U.S. findings, asserting no evidence links the outbreak to their facilities. The FDA has issued conflicting statements regarding the source of the contamination.

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