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Cyclospora outbreak raises questions over February strawberries
Original: Strawberries in February: The Cyclospora outbreak and the cost of convenience
Health coverage is examining a Cyclospora outbreak tied to strawberries, asking how the parasite reached consumers on a fruit typically out of season in winter. The report points to year-round supply chains as a possible factor, weighing the convenience of fresh produce in February against the food-safety risks that longer, faster distribution networks can carry.
Why now: An intestinal parasite outbreak linked to strawberries has renewed scrutiny of global produce supply chains and winter food safety.
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- Strawberries in February: The Cyclospora outbreak and the cost of convenience · North Carolina Health News
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