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

  • Aug 6

Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce expands to 15 states

  • Aug 6
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More than 18,000 cyclosporiasis cases reported across 45 states, CDC data shows

  • Jul 29
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  • 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

FDA receives false-positive result for parasite in lettuce

  • Jul 20

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

  • Jul 20

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Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination

Check your fridge. Iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states has been recalled due to potential cyclospora contamination.

  • Jul 19

Doctor explains best way to wash produce amid cyclosporiasis concerns

Cyclosporiasis cases are rising nationwide. A California doctor says the way you wash your produce could make a difference.

  • Jul 17

California not among states seeing cyclosporiasis increase, health officials say

Despite the surge elsewhere, California is not among the states currently experiencing an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, health officials say.

  • Jul 15

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