This is why federal health officials are tracking a stomach bug in 31 states

Health officials track lettuce as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

The specific type of lettuce, the location where it was sourced, and the number of people affected by the outbreak are unknown. Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which can cause diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. The parasite is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, and outbreaks are often linked to imported produce.

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Health officials track lettuce as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Health officials are tracking lettuce as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and ‌social services funding for…

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Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states

Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and ‌social services funding for…

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Officials urge caution even as California cyclosporiasis cases not linked to outbreak

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• Update: By Tuesday afternoon, the CDC reported nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis in 34 states. • As the Eastern and Midwestern parts of the U.S.

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Officials urge caution even as California cyclosporiasis cases not linked to outbreak

Officials urge caution even as California cyclosporiasis cases not linked to outbreak (1 source).

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Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

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• The investigation into Taco Bell is ongoing. • Lettuce is a possible source of the outbreak. • The exact cause of the outbreak is still unknown.

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Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce.

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Health officials track lettuce as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states

Officials urge caution even as California cyclosporiasis cases not linked to outbreak

Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

This is why federal health officials are tracking a stomach bug in 31 states

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Health officials track lettuce as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states

Officials urge caution even as California cyclosporiasis cases not linked to outbreak

Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak