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US officials declare multi-state cyclospora outbreak over

Outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which infected 12,882 people and led to two deaths

The Guardian - US

FDA declares cyclospora outbreak over but origin of 13,000 ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cases is still unknown

While this year’s surge was dominated by an outbreak across 21 states linked to iceberg lettuce, thousands of other cyclosporiasis cases have not been linked to that outbreak

The Independent UK

Trump’s federal job cuts blamed for crippling FDA response to explosive diarrhea outbreak

The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce — and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S. is conducting fewer inspections to catch contaminated food

The Independent UK

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Cyclosporiasis: Think your salad is harmless? Parasite outbreak spreads across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts & 15 more states; FDA issues warning

Cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to 20 states across the United States, with health authorities reporting more than 11,000 cases and nearly 500 hospitalisations. The intestinal infection has been linked to processed iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico, with some of the affected lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants. The recalled lettuce…

The Economic Times

Trump's mystery meat problem

Cheap mystery beef, wild mustangs and the strange consequences of an opaque food system

Salon

Explosive diarrhea outbreak has millions of US households ditching pre-bagged salad

Iceberg lettuce is the only product that federal investigators have tied to outbreaks so far

The Independent UK

FDA says recalled Taylor Farms lettuce may have reached more states

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Cyclosporiasis latest: Explosive diarrhea outbreak cases rise to more than 27,000 across 47 states

There are now 27,000 cases of the parasitic infection reported across the country

The Independent UK

One Recalled Jalapeño Supply Has Pulled Guacamole, Burritos and Deli Salads from More Than a Dozen Grocery Chains

A single recalled jalapeño supply has triggered recalls at Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and more. Here is how ingredient recalls cascade.

Medical Daily

Untraced cyclosporiasis outbreaks are still on the rise - despite what Trump officials say

The Trump administration maintains the U.S. food supply is safe, even though officials still don’t know what’s causing several outbreaks

The Independent UK

Senator Demands HHS Records as FDA Inspects Mexican Lettuce Farm at Center of Cyclospora Outbreak

Warren gave HHS until Aug. 27 for Taylor Farms' records as FDA inspectors reached Mexico. The outbreak stands at 9,481 illnesses.

Medical Daily

Salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks are spreading: Can AI help keep you safe?

With this prompt, I learned about the most important food recalls and the action plan I need to take to avoid getting sick.

Tom’s Guide

FDA travels to Mexico weeks after Taylor Farms linked to parasite outbreak

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The Independent UK

FDA Adjusts Cyclospora Case Count from 115 to 172 in an Investigation with No Identified Food

The FDA adjusted a Cyclospora investigation from 115 to 172 cases after linking additional illnesses. No food source has been named yet.

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The Independent UK

FDA officials finally visit Taylor Farms Mexico site linked to explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak: report

Former health officials and food safety experts said the agency should have traveled to Mexico sooner

Salon

We're all food safety inspectors now

MAHA wants Americans to scrutinize their food. Taylor Farms recalls show how hard that has become

The Independent UK

Whole Foods recalls products made with jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak

Whole Foods has recalled over 40 fresh food items, including dips, salsas and guacamole over the salmonella outbreak

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Target shoppers told to check their guacamole and dips after salmonella recall, receive warning to not even smell them

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LiveScience

Foodborne illnesses: Is the US really being hit harder this year?

While parasitic Cyclospora infections have reached record-breaking numbers this year, experts have criticized coverage that has created the appearance of "one massive outbreak." The reality is more nuanced.

The Independent UK

Experts say Taylor Farms can survive deadly ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak ... but it’s tricky

‘Trust is built in drops and lost in buckets. Rebuilding it means filling the bucket again, one credible action at a time’

Benzinga

Chris Murphy Accuses Trump Administration of Favoring Taylor Farms Amid Deadly Cyclospora Outbreak: 'That’s the Definition of Corruption'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) accused the Trump administration of corruption over its handling of food-traceability rules, alleging that a policy decision benefiting Taylor Farms was followed by a $1 million political donation as a Cyclospora outbreak spread across the U.S.

The Independent UK

Taylor Farms recalls salsa and popular dips over salmonella concerns

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Medical Daily

Cyclospora on Lettuce Explains Why Washing Produce Cannot Remove Every Foodborne Risk

A parasite outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has reached 6,358 illnesses. Cyclospora resists washing and cannot spread person to person.

The Independent UK

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products sold in two dozen states over salmonella concerns

The products were shipped to several major retail stores, including Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Walmart

The Economic Times

Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers sickens 345 people across 27 US states: What we know

A multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states. Health authorities linked these illnesses to fresh jalapeno peppers imported from Mexico. Reported illnesses began between June 19 and July 20, with 36 hospitalizations. Investigators traced the contaminated peppers to Sinaloa, Mexico, prompting recalls. Consumers are advised to…

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