A record-breaking outbreak of cyclospora food poisoning, the largest in the country’s history, has officially ended after weeks of public health investigations and containment efforts. Authorities confirmed the closure of the prolonged incident, marking a relief for those affected by the rare parasitic infection linked to contaminated food sources. The declaration follows extensive testing and measures to prevent further spread, though questions remain about the source and scope of the contamination. Health officials are expected to release details on the outbreak’s origins and the steps taken to address it.


The biggest outbreak of cyclospora food poisoning in the history of the country was declared over on Friday.