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Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Kansas Hard | Kansas City News
Kansas is in the grip of a major cyclospora outbreak, with over 289 confirmed cases — a shocking jump from just 55 earlier this year — and 241 new infections alone in July. The U.S. FDA initially blamed shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, only to retract that claim, yet the company is still voluntarily recalling lettuce from central Mexico as a precaution. The outbreak’s true source remains unknown, but the Kansas City metro area is hit hardest, with 110 cases across three counties — 95 in Johnson alone. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramping, and bloating, appearing 2 to 2 weeks…
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