CDC Declares Cyclospora Outbreak Over

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the cyclospora outbreak linked to a single source has officially ended, citing no remaining risk of infection. The outbreak, which began in late 2023, had resulted in nearly 13,000 confirmed cases and more than 500 hospitalizations across the United States. Health officials confirmed that the contaminated produce—primarily leafy greens—has been removed from the supply chain and that no further cases are expected.

The CDC’s decision follows extensive testing and tracing efforts that identified the contamination at a single processing facility. Public health authorities have worked with state and local partners to monitor for new cases, and the absence of new infections in the weeks since the last reported case led to the declaration. The agency also noted that the outbreak’s impact on public health was significant but contained, with no deaths reported.

With the outbreak declared over, the CDC urges consumers to continue practicing safe food handling, including washing produce thoroughly and cooking foods to recommended temperatures. The agency will maintain surveillance for cyclospora and other foodborne illnesses, but the immediate threat from this outbreak has been successfully mitigated.