US officials declare multi-state cyclospora outbreak over

US federal health officials and the CDC announced that the largest recorded multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak has ended. The outbreak was linked to processed iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico. This parasite infection affected 12,883 people across 21 states, resulting in 570 hospitalizations and two deaths. The CDC confirmed there is currently no further risk of people contracting the illness from this specific source, marking the official conclusion of this massive public health event.