CDC Investigating Cyclospora Outbreak
Health officials say bagged salad is to blame for the cyclospora outbreak in Iowa and Nebraska.
The stomach bug has affected nearly 400 people in 15 states, including three in Georgia.
However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s too soon to determine if the same tainted salad is responsible for the illnesses in the other states.
“We are literally working around the clock with our partners to try to determine the cause of the outbreak or outbreaks and to prevent something like this from happening again,” says Dr. Barbara Herwaldt, an epidemiologist with the CDC.
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals hasn’t released the brand name of the bagged salad in question, but says it contains iceberg and romaine lettuce as well as red cabbage and carrots.
The CDC is comparing eating patterns with those who were sick with others who weren’t affected by the parasite.
No word on how long it will take before the investigation is complete.
“The good news is this infection is easily treatable with antibiotics that are readily available,” says Herwaldt.
Signs of cyclospora include diarrhea and other flu-like symptoms.
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