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Cyclospora Outbreaks on the Rise | Texas News
Cyclospora is making a comeback, with 72 confirmed cases in a new outbreak linked to contaminated produce — possibly from irrigation water tainted with human waste. Health officials are racing to identify the source, while a separate outbreak tied to Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce from central Mexico adds to the urgency. Symptoms include explosive diarrhea — no fun when you’re trying to enjoy a meal. The FDA hasn’t pinpointed locations or specific foods yet, but experts urge basic hygiene and cooking produce to 158°F to kill the parasite. Food safety, they remind us, is never optional. Listen…
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