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Cyclospora outbreak linked to out-of-season strawberries
Original: Strawberries in February: The Cyclospora outbreak and the cost of convenience
Health officials are investigating a Cyclospora outbreak connected to strawberries sold in February, a fruit typically out of season in much of the United States. Coverage from North Carolina points to the toll of year-round global supply chains, which deliver fresh produce in winter but carry added food-safety risks. Commenters are weighing the convenience of always-available berries against the public health cost when contamination occurs.
Why now: People are alarmed that a common winter fruit is tied to a parasitic illness outbreak, reigniting debate over long-distance produce supply chains.
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- Strawberries in February: The Cyclospora outbreak and the cost of convenience · North Carolina Health News
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