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- 1Olive Garden not implicated in cyclospora outbreak▼Olive Garden was not implicated in the cyclospora outbreak
Olive Garden has been confirmed as not implicated in the current cyclospora outbreak, according to a report by FreshPlaza. The clarification addresses concerns that the Italian-American restaurant chain might have been linked to the parasite, which causes intestinal illness and has affected diners in the United States. Attention is now turning to the actual sources of the contamination.
- 2Cyclosporiasis outbreak makes US consumers cut back on fresh produce▼Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts US consumers to reduce fresh produce purchases
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne intestinal illness, has led US consumers to reduce their purchases of fresh produce as concerns over contamination grow. Industry outlet FreshPlaza reports the outbreak is affecting buying habits, with shoppers becoming more cautious about items like leafy greens and other fresh fruits and vegetables.