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Durham Schools Pause Fresh Produce Amid Cyclosporiasis Concerns | Durham News
Durham Public Schools is pulling fresh produce from cafeterias for nearly 30,000 students this year, replacing it with canned and frozen options as a precaution against a rising cyclosporiasis outbreak—21 confirmed cases in the county, with kids especially vulnerable to dehydration and weight loss. While the move affects only year-round students starting Monday, health officials across North Carolina are sounding the alarm, with over 300 cases and 14 hospitalizations reported statewide. Wake County, also grappling with high case numbers and a large year-round student population, may follow…
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