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2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (484+ words) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared that this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce has ended, as of Friday, marking a significant public health moment. The federal update, released Friday morning, adds that while…...

9+ hour, 39+ min ago   (11+ words) USA Today...

10+ hour, 21+ min ago   (469+ words) Cucumbers are a refreshing, hydrating snack that also provides nutrients to support your overall health. Packed with water, fiber, and antioxidants, cucumbers can aid hydration and digestion and help protect against cell damage. For maximum nutrition, keep the peel on…...

23+ hour, 16+ min ago   (425+ words) Canned green beans are a great way to add some veggies to your meal, whether you enjoy them on their own or prefer to turn them into a comforting side dish by adding one ingredient you already have in your…...

18+ hour, 51+ min ago   (568+ words) Health and Me...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (435+ words) U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said they are confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to this specific outbreak is off the market. Nearly 13,000 reported cyclospora cases were tied to the multistate outbreak, federal officials say. They represent the bulk…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (512+ words) The explosive diarrhea outbreak that sickened thousands of people in the U.S. this summer has ended, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday. The outbreak marked the largest of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a parasite known…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (262+ words) Taylor Farms de Mexico voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico on July 17. The processed lettuce had been contaminated with the parasite Cyclospora, although investigators have not determined how the contamination occurred. Senior FDA and Mexican public health and…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (421+ words) A food investigation has uncovered a striking trail from restaurant kitchens to Mexican fields, while delayed diagnoses complicate the final search for cases. U.S. federal officials are preparing to declare the summer cyclospora outbreak linked to the consumption of iceberg lettuce…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (349+ words) Cyclospora outbreak to be declared over CNN Federal officials are planning to declare the end of this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce, the Washington Post reported The declaration may come as soon as Thursday The…...