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Wake County Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Raleigh News
Wake County is in the grip of a major cyclosporiasis outbreak, with 435 confirmed cases and nine hospitalized as of July 28 — the highest concentration in North Carolina, where 561 cases have been reported statewide. The parasite, linked to contaminated produce like uncooked herbs, is causing prolonged watery diarrhea, with symptoms sometimes appearing up to two weeks after exposure. While the CDC and FDA point to Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce — used by Taco Bell — as a likely culprit in other states, North Carolina officials haven’t confirmed a specific source yet, though they’re…
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