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This is a correction notice for a previously published article about Cyclospora outbreaks in the United States. The Lancet issued a correction to clarify that Virginia health officials do not dispute the CDC's determination that a multi-state outbreak was caused by contaminated lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico. The correction was implemented in the online version of the article on August 31, 2026.
Why it matters
This correction ensures accurate representation of the agreement between state and federal health authorities regarding the source of a foodborne illness outbreak. Proper attribution of outbreak sources is critical for public health responses and food safety measures.
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Jaffe S. Cyclospora in the USA: why is it so hard to stop? Lancet 2026; 408: 394–95—This World Report has been changed to indicate that Virginia health officials do not question the CDC’s conclusion linking a nine-state outbreak to contaminated lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico. This change has been made to the online version as of Aug 31, 2026.