Cyclospora surge and recalls underscore US food-safety battle
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US public health briefs highlight a summer surge in foodborne illness: the CDC counts thousands of Cyclospora cases and ongoing investigations, with Michigan reporting the most illnesses; a tainted-lettuce outbreak and separate Salmonella outbreaks contribute to the numbers, while Whole Foods recalls jalapeño-containing salsas and guacamoles; in a separate track, HHS funds rapid prenatal syphilis testing to prevent congenital syphilis, which rose in 2023-24; and researchers demonstrate AI-designed bacteriophages that kill resistant E. coli but call for strong biosafety safeguards.
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- It’s not just a gut feeling: Foodborne illness outbreaks are especially bad this summer CNN
- First cyclospora and now salmonella. What’s driving the outbreaks? The Boston Globe
- Foodborne illnesses: Is the US really being hit harder this year? Live Science
- Food recalls involving lettuce, eggs and jalapeños raise concerns for Texas shoppers Click2Houston
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