A significant number of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported. The total number of confirmed illnesses exceeds 17,000, with nearly 1,000 people requiring hospitalization and two fatalities.

Many of these cases are thought to be connected to a specific product, although the exact cause of all the illnesses is still unclear. Investigators are looking into other possible sources.

Further information about the outbreak is available, including details about the affected areas and the actions being taken by the companies involved.