Lettuce safety under spotlight as cyclosporiasis outbreak expands
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An ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has sickened more than 7,000 people nationwide. Despite a Taylor Farms recall and Sysco halting distribution from Mexico, investigators are still determining the source, while health authorities urge consumers to avoid recalled lettuce, check packaging details, and follow FDA/CDC guidance as the investigation continues.
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