FDA says it identified new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product

The FDA says it identified a new cyclospora outbreak linked to an unspecified product, extending the response to cases reported across the country. The agency said Thursday that the source of the new outbreak is “not yet identified,” and that investigators have begun a traceback through the supply chain. A spokesperson told CBS News the investigation is active and that updates will be provided as information becomes available. The announcement comes as the FDA continues several other cyclospora probes, including one associated with iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms that has been blamed for thousands of illnesses in states such as Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. That investigation led Taylor Farms to voluntarily recall iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. Separately, the FDA said one outbreak has resulted in at least 10 cases, while another has ended but remains under investigation. Cyclospora causes cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness often involving severe diarrhea; health officials say washing alone is not enough, though cooking can kill the parasite. The CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed cases since May 1, with 141 hospitalizations, while some states report much higher totals.