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Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads to 20 States | Monroe Louisiana News
A massive cyclospora outbreak now spans 20 U.S. states, with cases confirmed in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas — the largest of its kind in American history. Health officials are zeroing in on iceberg lettuce from a central Mexico farm owned by Taylor Farms, working closely with Mexican authorities to inspect and test the source. This parasite causes severe diarrhea and thrives in warm weather, often going undetected due to its elusive transmission. The FDA confirms all recalled lettuce has been removed, but inspections continue — a stark reminder of how fragile our food supply chain can be…
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