New Developments In Fatal Cyclospora, Salmonella Outbreaks: What To Know In NJ

Two separate foodborne illness outbreaks are drawing attention in New Jersey: a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce has sickened thousands nationally, caused two deaths in Michigan, and resulted in 50 to 199 confirmed cases in the state. Separately, health officials are investigating jalapeños served at Chipotle as a possible source of a salmonella outbreak, though it is not yet clear whether any New Jersey locations received the implicated batch.