Federal health officials are tracking multiple foodborne illnesses spreading across the United States. A Cyclospora outbreak has spread to 47 states, and there are currently thousands of cases. Additionally, a new Salmonella outbreak was linked to jalapeños peppers and an E. coli outbreak has been linked to recalled frozen berries sold at Publix. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Anna Kooiman. Saturday and Sunday starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Symptoms of the illness include gastrointestinal illness, wound infection, or blood poisoning, according to health officials. In some cases, the bacteria can cause "severe and life-threatening infections." In some of these cases of severe infection, limbs need to be amputated.
The CDC reports that an additional six states are reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, with over 22,000 cases confirmed or suspected nationwide. Little Leaf Farm CEO Paul Sellew joins "Morning in America" to discuss how controlled-environment agriculture can reduce outbreak risk. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
A parasitic outbreak linked to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has now sickened more than 6,300 people across 15 states, and federal officials warn the real number is almost certainly higher. The FDA on Wednesday expanded its investigation into the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, adding six new states to the list and reporting 6,358 […] The post Cyclospora outbreak tied to Mexican lettuce spreads to 15 states as cases top 6,000 appeared first on American Almanac .
A parasitic outbreak linked to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has now sickened more than 6,300 people across 15 states, and federal officials warn the real number is almost certainly higher. The FDA on Wednesday expanded its investigation into the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, adding six new states to the list and reporting 6,358 confirmed illnesses tied to lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms. Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina joined the nine states already identified, ABC News reported . Two people in Michigan have died. Michigan health officials said both deaths involved individuals with significant underlying health conditions. The state has also reported a large share of…Open
