Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Eases as Tracing Proceeds

Health officials say the Michigan-driven cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce appears to be slowing, even as nationwide cases exceed 18,000. A recall of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico and ongoing investigations into other potential sources—such as cilantro and parsley—complicate the picture. Testing backlogs and reporting delays in some systems mean case counts may reflect delays as much as new infections, and public-health guidance to peel, cook, and discard outer leaves remains in play while investigators try to pinpoint the exact sources.