The Cyclospora Cycle: A Tale of Contamination and Convenience The recent multi state outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the US has officially come to an end.
However, its consequences will linger long after the last contaminated lettuce is recalled from store shelves.
This record breaking outbreak, linked to processed iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, infected over 12,000 people across 21 states and resulted in nearly 600 hospitalizations and two deaths.