A significant Cyclospora outbreak, now linked by the C.D.C. to iceberg lettuce, has expanded to affect at least nine states. Michigan is reportedly battling a massive outbreak, with reports indicating the state is reeling from budget cuts attributed to President Trump. The exact method of human contamination for Cyclospora outbreaks remains undetermined.
In response to the growing health concern, school districts in Kentucky have begun removing produce from their menus. Additionally, cases of the Cyclospora outbreak at Taco Bell locations have now been linked to four more states, indicating a wider reach for the contamination.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to monitor the situation as the outbreak spreads. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
