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FDA identifies lettuce as likely source of 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, linking the intestinal illness to lettuce. The parasite causes gastrointestinal symptoms and outbreaks in the United States are often tied to fresh produce. Investigators are working to trace the supply chain and determine where the contaminated lettuce originated.

Why now: A food safety agency has identified a likely source of an active illness outbreak, raising concerns about contaminated produce on the market.

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