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FDA identifies potential source of lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak

Original: FDA finds potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce

The US Food and Drug Administration says it has found a potential source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce. The parasitic illness, which causes intestinal symptoms, has been associated with contaminated fresh produce in past US outbreaks. Health officials are working to trace the supply chain and warn consumers, and the identification of a possible source is drawing attention as the investigation develops.

Why now: Food safety outbreaks affecting a common staple like lettuce prompt public health concern and consumer caution.

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