Shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations is source of cyclosporiasis infections in five states

Media alert A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html. Key Points: - Over 1,644 people in 5 states have been infected with Cyclospora. Illnesses have been reported from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. - Ninety-four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. - The illnesses have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. - FDA's traceback investigation has identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico used by the Taco Bell locations where sick people ate. - Shredded iceberg lettuce sold in grocery stores or served in other restaurants is not affected. - This alert only includes illnesses that are lab confirmed and have been linked to this product, not all cyclosporiasis illnesses being reported to and by CDC. What You Should Do: - Do not eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. - If you have symptoms of cyclosporiasis, contact your healthcare provider to receive care and report symptoms. - You may need to specifically request that your healthcare provider test you for Cyclospora. Cyclosporiasis Symptoms: - Some people may not experience symptoms. - Symptoms can include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. - Symptoms usually begin about one week after becoming infected. - Without treatment, symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to a month or longer. - If you have symptoms, stay well hydrated. If you have questions about cases in a particular state, please call that state's health department. If you are a member of the media, please fill out this Request for Comment form to submit your media inquiry to CDC.