There are more cases of Cyclosporiasis that have been reported in Mississippi. - WAPT
Mississippi health officials are reporting new cases of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness linked to contaminated produce. While these cases are not currently tied to the major multi-state outbreak, officials are urging residents to practice proper food hygiene.
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The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting more cases of Cyclosporiasis in the state.
Friday, State Epidemiologist Dr. Renia Dotson said five cases have been reported across the coast, Delta and Pine Belt.
Recent cases of the intestinal illness have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. None of Mississippi's cases are believed to be directly connected with these, Dotson said.
The outbreak has currently affected more than 1,600 people across those five states.
Taylor Farms said Friday that it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced at a central Mexico farm from the United States market.
Deputy State Epidemiologist Theresa Kittle stressed the importance of taking precautions to avoid the illness.
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