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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce expands to 15 states

1 day ago

More than 18,000 cyclosporiasis cases reported across 45 states, CDC data shows

Jul 29

People can resume regular lettuce-eating habits, Michigan health officials say

New cases and related emergency department visits are declining, officials say.

11 hours ago

As cyclosporiasis spreads, what goes into an outbreak investigation?

Jul 28

CDC expands cyclosporiasis outbreak to 9 states

Jul 25

What we still don't know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise

Jul 23

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know

Jul 20

Lettuce recalled in 27 states over cyclospora risk

Jul 19

Cyclosporiasis cases rising, shoppers turn to local farmers

Jul 15

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Doctor gives update on intestinal parasite as outbreak spread to Illinois

Jul 25

2:03

CDC expands cyclosporiasis outbreak to 9 states

Jul 24

1:58

Illinois included in multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, parasite causing stomach issues

Jul 24

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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know

Jul 21

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Lettuce, salad greens could be source of cyclosporiasis: officials

Jul 14

0:38

New clue in cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases increase in Illinois

Jul 13

1:48

Dozens of cases of contagious parasite reported in Illinois: IDPH

Jul 7

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Dozens of cases of contagious parasite reported in Illinois

Jul 7

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Taco Bell voluntarily removes some ingredients at restaurants amid parasitic outbreak

Officials also said they anticipate cases of cyclosporiasis to continue increasing in the U.S., possibly through the end of August.

Jul 15

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Food safety for home cooks amid cases of cyclosporiasis

The CDC offers tips on preparing and storing fresh produce to help prevent cyclosporiasis when cooking at home.

Jul 14

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600, health officials say. Here's where it is spreading

Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 2,600 in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.

Jul 13

Cyclosporiasis symptoms, treatment and how it's spread: Everything to know about the intestinal parasitic disease

Cases of the parasitic infection have been found in several states.

Jul 10

Cyclosporiasis cases near 1,000 in Michigan, health officials say

Cases of a parasitic infection are nearing 1,000 in Michigan, according to local health officials.

Jul 9