U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown

U.S. health officials have officially declared an end to a record-setting cyclospora outbreak, concluding that there is no longer a risk of people contracting cyclosporiasis from the incident. Authorities stated they are confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak has been successfully removed from the market.

Despite the closure of the outbreak, the exact origin of the contamination remains unknown. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials confirmed the resolution while emphasizing the completion of the product recalls.