“So far, authorities in Mexico and the United States say there is no confirmed evidence that iceberg lettuce sourced in central Mexico was contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis, the parasite responsible for a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections in the U.S. that is widely known for its unpleasant side effect of “explosive diarrhea.””
MND Staff
With news of an “explosive diarrhea” outbreak mounting, you might be wondering just how safe it is to buy iceberg lettuce in Mexico right now. Here’s what you should know.
The gastrointestinal infection is from the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite that is not spread through contact or airborne particles but rather via eating contaminated food, usually greens, or drinking contaminated water.
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