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- 1RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak 'under control' with 1,600 cases▼RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' amid at least 1,600 cases in 5 states
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' despite at least 1,600 confirmed cases across five US states. The intestinal illness, typically linked to contaminated food or water, has sickened hundreds in recent weeks. Officials are continuing to investigate the source, and health experts have urged caution about declaring the outbreak contained while case counts remain high.
- 2Former FDA chief says cyclosporiasis outbreak not under control●Cyclosporiasis outbreak not 'fully under control,' former FDA chief says
A former FDA commissioner says the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States is not 'fully under control,' raising concerns about the foodborne illness linked to contaminated produce. The intestinal infection, caused by the Cyclospora parasite, typically causes weeks of diarrhea and fatigue. Health officials are continuing to investigate the source as cases are reported across multiple states.
- 3UK sees sharp rise in cyclosporiasis cases tied to Mexico travel▼'Sharp rise' in cyclosporiasis cases in UK linked to Mexico travel. Here's what to know
Health officials in the United Kingdom are reporting a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, with many cases linked to recent travel to Mexico. The illness typically causes prolonged watery diarrhoea, fatigue and stomach cramps, and is associated with consuming contaminated food or water. Travellers are being advised to take food and water precautions and to seek medical advice if symptoms develop after returning home.
- 4US cyclosporiasis outbreak: what is known so far●What we know about the U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak – ABC22 & FOX44
US news outlets are reporting on a cyclosporiasis outbreak, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite typically linked to contaminated fresh produce or water. Coverage is summarising what health authorities know so far about cases, likely sources and symptoms. Specific case numbers, affected states and the contaminated food source have not been detailed in the available reporting.
- 5Michigan says it's safe to eat lettuce again as outbreak slows▼Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow
Michigan health officials say residents can return to normal lettuce consumption after an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness often linked to contaminated produce, showed slowing new cases. The announcement lifts concerns that had prompted people to avoid lettuce. Officials say the risk has eased enough that regular eating habits can resume.