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Cyclospora Outbreak Traced to Taylor Farms | Columbus News
A nationwide cyclospora outbreak has sickened thousands, with cases tripling in Ohio as officials race to pinpoint the source. The parasite, spread through contaminated food or water, causes explosive diarrhea and peaks between May and August. Taco Bell pulled ingredients, including Taylor Farms lettuce, after the FDA linked the outbreak to that supplier—despite an initial false positive. A nationwide recall of Taylor Farms lettuce followed, and by July 21, officials declared the outbreak “under control.” Treatment is usually antibiotics, though symptoms often resolve on their own—prevention…
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