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How lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak can get to your table

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By Stephen Beard Verified, George Petras, Dian Zhang
| Lufkin Daily News Verified
By Stephen J. Beard, George Petras, Daniel de Visé, Dian Zhang and Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY Don't blame your salad if you've gotten sick in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. Instead, blame what's on it. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a tough microscopic parasite that can give you watery diarrhea and frequent bowel movements. It can be found on produce in the field and isn't easily removed by washing or common sanitizers.
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How lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak can get to your table

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By Stephen Beard Verified, George Petras, Dian Zhang, Ramon Padilla Verified
| Lexington Herald-Leader Verified
. Don't blame your salad if you've gotten sick in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. Instead, blame what's on it. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a tough microscopic parasite that can give you watery diarrhea and frequent bowel movements. It can be found on produce in the field and isn't easily removed by washing or common sanitizers. At least 6,707 cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed and another 11,500 reported to the CDC as of July 28.
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How lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak can get to your table

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By Stephen Beard Verified, Ramon Padilla Verified, Dian Zhang, George Petras
| The Salinas Californian Verified
Don’t blame your salad if you’ve gotten sick in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. Instead, blame what's on it. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a tough microscopic parasite that can give you watery diarrhea and frequent bowel movements. It can be found on produce in the field and isn’t easily removed by washing or common sanitizers. At least 10,468 cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed and another 12,225 reported to the CDC as of Aug. 4.
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