Massachusetts Reports 104 July Cyclosporiasis Cases as Mexican Lettuce Outbreak Clouds Produce Safety
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Updated · The Boston Globe · Aug 7
Massachusetts Reports 104 July Cyclosporiasis Cases as Mexican Lettuce Outbreak Clouds Produce Safety
3 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Aug 7
Summary
104 Massachusetts cases were reported in July as a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak tied by federal officials to iceberg lettuce from Mexico sickened thousands and left two people dead in Michigan.
Taylor Farms recalled lettuce sourced from central Mexico last month, but experts said investigators have not definitively pinned the outbreak on one distributor and have not ruled out other producers or produce items.
Two-week symptom delays and a long, hard-to-trace produce supply chain mean case counts could keep rising even after recalls, with experts saying a firm source identification may still take weeks.
Raw bagged lettuce and mixed greens drew the most caution, while experts urged shoppers to follow recall notices, avoid products without clear sourcing, and favor cooked vegetables or shorter local supply chains.