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Michigan Food Bank Battles Cyclospora Outbreak | Lansing News
Michigan’s Greater Lansing Food Bank is grappling with a major Cyclospora outbreak, forcing them to discard 800 to 1,200 pounds of food weekly—mostly bagged shredded lettuce and pre-packaged salads. With the source still unknown, they’re working closely with health officials to avoid risky produce. Despite the loss, the food bank stays resilient thanks to a steady stream of donations and partnerships with retailers to block contaminated items before they arrive. Even unsalvageable food gets repurposed via anaerobic digesters, turning waste into biogas and fertilizer—making safety and…
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