Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states
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The cyclospora outbreak, which has already affected thousands in the Midwest, has spread to four more states: Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. This outbreak is linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, marking the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history. Federal health officials are urging caution and heightened food safety measures as the outbreak continues to expand, highlighting the importance of agricultural monitoring to prevent such widespread foodborne illnesses.
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