The US Food and Drug Administration reported on the 24th that the number of cases of cyclosporiasis infection possibly related to bulb lettuce has spread to 9 US states, and the number of confirmed cases has increased to 1,947. The US Drug Administration said it is cooperating with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health departments in several states to investigate possible cases of cyclosporiasis infection associated with imported lettuce from Mexico. Earlier investigations revealed cases involving Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. According to the latest investigation, the scope of cases has been expanded to 9 states, with 4 additional affected states being Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.

The US Food and Drug Administration reported on the 24th that the number of cases of cyclosporiasis infection possibly related to bulb lettuce has spread to 9 US states, and the number of confirmed cases has increased to 1,947. The US Drug Administration said it is cooperating with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health departments in several states to investigate possible cases of cyclosporiasis infection associated with imported lettuce from Mexico. Earlier investigations revealed cases involving Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. According to the latest investigation, the scope of cases has been expanded to 9 states, with 4 additional affected states being Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.