U.S. cruise ship barely passes CDC health inspection for a third time

A cruise ship based in Seattle passed a health inspection by the CDC, though just barely. This is the third time in a row the ship has barely passed rather than passed comfortably.

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National story. 4 articles from 4 sources. Updated Aug 19, 2026.

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U.S. cruise ship barely passes CDC health inspection for a third time

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

U.S. cruise ship barely passes CDC health inspection for a third time

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U.S. cruise ship barely passes CDC health inspection for a third time

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U.S. cruise ship barely passes CDC health inspection for a third time