An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection, has affected thousands of people across at least 34 states in the U.S. Health officials are investigating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, supplied to Taco Bell, as a potential source, though other contaminated produce may also be involved. The parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spreads through contaminated food or water, often linked to fresh produce irrigated with contaminated water. Experts advise thorough hand washing and cooking produce to high temperatures to eliminate the parasite, noting that warmer climates may exacerbate outbreaks. AI
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- Cyclospora
- cyclosporiasis
- Forbes
- Indiana
- Joshua P. Cohen
- Judy Stone
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Omer Awan
- Taco Bell
- Taylor Farms
- U.S.
- Victoria J Forster
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