Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads
People across the United States are taking a closer look at their lettuce and leafy greens this summer because of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness whose most notable symptom is severe, watery diarrhea.
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Part of The 2026 US cyclospora outbreak, the largest on record
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New Yorkers Get Squeamish About Salad Lunches Amid Parasite Outbreak
Fears of ‘diarrhea salad’ amid cyclospora outbreak prompt New Yorkers to skip leafy greens for cooked food
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8 sourcesLettuce, salad greens could be the source of cyclosporiasis illnesses, health officials say
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1 sourceOfficials: Lettuce or Salad Greens Linked to 'Explosive' Diarrhea Outbreak Hitting Thousands Across U.S.
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1 articleCyclospora outbreaks causing diarrhea in US expected to continue through August
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3 developments- Jul 14Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads
- Jul 15Fears of ‘diarrhea salad’ amid cyclospora outbreak prompt New Yorkers to skip leafy greens for cooked food
- Jul 16A Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Is Spreading. Should You Stop Eating Salad?
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