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US Cyclospora Outbreak: Source Unclear, Thousands Affected

An ongoing Cyclospora outbreak in the United States has affected thousands of individuals across multiple states, with significant case numbers reported in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Health officials, including those from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are still working to identify the definitive source of the contamination. Despite assurances that the outbreak is under control, concerns remain due to the parasite's incubation period and the potential for widespread contamination beyond initial investigations, such as a false positive test linked to Taylor Farms lettuce. AI

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US Cyclospora Outbreak: Source Unclear, Thousands Affected

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor ·

    How Safe Is It To Eat Lettuce With Cyclospora Outbreak Unresolved

    The FDA and CDC have not yet determined for sure the source of the Cyclospora outbreak. It’s also not clear yet whether the rate of new Cyclosporiasis cases has slowed.