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Lettuce Linked to Nationwide Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Boise News
Michigan leads the nation in a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, with health officials pointing to contaminated lettuce or salad greens as the likely culprit. Over 800 cases have been confirmed nationwide, but experts suspect the real number is far higher—states like New York and Ohio are also hit hard. Symptoms include severe diarrhea and cramps, typically from tainted food or drink. While federal agencies investigate, local health departments are stepping up with interviews and tracing efforts, especially as federal surveillance has shifted. Though the illness is serious, the public risk…
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