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Cyclospora parasite found at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 22:13 · Archive

The FDA has found cyclospora parasite at a Mexican farm identified as the source of a lettuce outbreak.

The Food and Drug Administration has discovered the cyclospora parasite at a Mexican farm that has been identified as the source of a lettuce outbreak. The finding confirms the farm's role in the contamination.

Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness. The identification of the parasite at the farm location establishes a clear link between the agricultural source and the outbreak affecting consumers.

Cyclospora parasite found at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak
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