FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified
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- FDA announces investigation of a sixth Cyclospora outbreak this year, with 72 cases identified.
- Overall, over 11,500 cases (4,173 confirmed, 7,400 probable) reported from 41 states, resulting in 308 hospitalizations and no deaths.
- This year's case count already exceeds the typical annual range of 2,000 to 5,000 in the US.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the situation is 'under control' despite the surge.
- A previous outbreak was linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico distributed by Taylor Farms and served at Taco Bell, with cases in five states including Michigan which reported 7,664 cases and 106 hospitalizations.