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August 31, 2026 · Daily Digest

US Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Spreads

US Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Spreads
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Health officials report that a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has reached more states.

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Federal health authorities in the United States have confirmed that a cyclosporiasis outbreak is expanding. The contamination has been linked to iceberg lettuce and has now spread to three further states.

According to a report by Just Food, the increase in affected regions highlights the ongoing challenges in containing the spread of the parasite through the produce supply chain.

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