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Lettuce Linked to Nationwide Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Concord News
Hundreds of people across multiple states are sickened by cyclosporiasis, an intestinal parasite illness linked to contaminated lettuce or salad greens, with Michigan leading the outbreak surge and thousands of cases reported. The CDC confirms over 800 cases nationwide, likely undercounted, as states grapple with shrinking federal surveillance resources. Symptoms include severe diarrhea and cramps, though no deaths have occurred. Officials are racing to identify the exact source amid rising case numbers and past outbreaks tied to bagged salads and other produce. Stay tuned for updates as…
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