Is lettuce safe to eat now? What to know amid cyclospora outbreak

Is lettuce safe to eat now? What to know amid cyclospora outbreak  USA Today

At the same time Windsor-Essex is seeing an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, the association representing Ontario’s greenhouse growers is urging residents to remain confident in their products.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that Michiganders can "resume routine guidance" for lettuce and salad greens.

Small produce stands and farmers’ markets are seeing a surge in demand for leafy greens as sales of lettuce and salad kits from grocery chains and big retailers drop.

Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.

The CDC said the number of states has grown from nine to 15.

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce

15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says  AP News