A widespread parasite outbreak linked to lettuce has affected thousands of people across 17 states.
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A significant parasite outbreak connected to the consumption of lettuce has now reached a milestone of 10,000 patients. The health crisis has seen a wide geographical spread, with affected individuals reported across 17 different states.
According to Food Safety News, the rising patient count highlights the scale of the contamination. Health officials continue to monitor the situation as they track the source of the parasite.
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