Latest / Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Declared Over | Eau Claire News
Federal health officials are poised to declare the end of a massive summer cyclosporiasis outbreak that sickened over 11,400 people across 20 states, hospitalized nearly 500, and claimed two lives. The outbreak was traced to shredded iceberg lettuce tied to Taco Bell locations, linked to Taylor Farms in Mexico — which recalled its product mid-July after illnesses began surfacing earlier. Though the lettuce is now off shelves, new cases may still emerge as symptoms take weeks to appear and lab confirmation lags. The Mexican facility remains shuttered with no reopening date, leaving workers in…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.