Officials widen lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak probe to 20 states

The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has now affected 20 states, marking it the largest in U.S. history. Health officials from the FDA and CDC have identified new cases in three more states, indicating a growing public health concern. This situation underscores the need for stringent food safety measures and highlights the potential for widespread contamination in commercial produce. The increasing number of cases is prompting urgent action to trace the source and prevent further infections.