Maine CDC identifies 10 cyclosporiasis cases connected to lettuce recall

The Maine CDC has connected these cases to a national lettuce recall. The outbreak is part of a broader national trend, with Missouri reporting hundreds of additional cases. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has identified Missouri as the third-highest state for cyclosporiasis cases, with the outbreak climbing to over 1,500 cases nationwide. The Maine CDC has confirmed that the state is now officially part of the nationwide outbreak. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation.

The Portland Press Herald and WMTW have published accounts of individuals affected by the outbreak. One Maine woman described her illness as severe, stating she was sick for all of July. The Philadelphia Health Department has also provided updates on the status of cyclosporiasis in the city. In Northeast Indiana, questions persist about the source of the outbreak, with WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN noting that cyclosporiasis numbers in the region have raised concerns. The Maine CDC has identified 10 cases of cyclosporiasis connected to a lettuce recall.

The national outbreak has affected multiple states, with Missouri ranking third in the number of cases. The source of the outbreak remains unknown. The Maine CDC has confirmed the state's involvement in the outbreak. The Philadelphia Health Department has provided updates on the status of cyclosporiasis in the city. The source of the outbreak in Northeast Indiana is under investigation.