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CDC declares Cyclospora outbreak over, FDA investigation continues

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially declared an end to the Cyclospora outbreak that was linked to Taylor Farms lettuce. While the CDC notes that the number of recent infections has significantly decreased and the contaminated lettuce is no longer available, the Food and Drug Administration's investigation into the matter is still ongoing. The outbreak had affected thousands of people across the country during the summer months. AI

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CDC declares Cyclospora outbreak over, FDA investigation continues

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 Português(PT) · Avery Lotz ·

    CDC declares Cyclospora outbreak over

    <p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/20/fda-cyclospora-taylor-farms-lettuce-false-positive" target="_blank">Cyclospora outbreak</a> related to Taylor Farms lettuce over Friday, though the Food and Drug Administratio…

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