2023 Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Associated with Romaine Lettuce, Arizona
In May 2023, public health officials in Arizona investigated an outbreak of Cyclospora infections associated with a restaurant. Fifty-nine people were ill. Eight people were hospitalized. No one died.
The implicated vehicle of transmission was romaine lettuce.
Tags:
lettuce, produceOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AZ |
| Pathogen: | Cyclospora |
| Vehicle(s): | Leafy greens |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 59 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 8 |
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