FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Updated 2d ago · First reported Jul 15, 6:28 AM
Nearly 7,000 cyclospora cases linked to leafy greens have been reported nationwide, with fewer than several dozen confirmed in Texas.
Why it matters: The spread of cyclospora risks widespread illness, prompting public health actions that could tighten produce regulations, disrupt the…
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The spread of cyclospora risks widespread illness, prompting public health actions that could tighten produce regulations, disrupt the leafy greens supply chain, and shape future oversight or litigation.
Expect a forthcoming CDC statement specifying the implicated leafy greens. Release of a detailed geographic distribution map of Texas cases. Announcement of new diagnostic testing protocols for cyclospora.
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