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Cyclospora Outbreak in the US Linked to Contaminated Lettuce
US health authorities are reporting a record number of cyclospora infections. With approximately 15,700 confirmed cases, two deaths, and hundreds hospitalized, the outbreak has been traced back to Mexican-grown iceberg lettuce, which has since been recalled.
"Lettuce Storm" in the US: Unexpected Winners and the Impact on Prices
An outbreak of an intestinal illness linked to lettuce has evolved into a significant crisis across the U.S. food market. Despite reassurances from health officials, consumer anxiety is reshaping shopping habits, leading to declining sales in major chains while local farmers' markets experience a surge in demand.
Lettuce from Mexico linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and bankruptcy of a restaurant chain
US health authorities, the FDA and CDC, announced yesterday (Wednesday) that the investigation into a massive outbreak of the intestinal disease cyclosporiasis has expanded its geographic range to 6 additional states. This brings the total number of affected states to 15, with the primary focus of the outbreak linked to lettuce originating in central Mexico, leading to severe damage to the...