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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Ends After Record Cases

A large outbreak of cyclosporiasis, linked to contaminated lettuce, has now concluded, the CDC reports.

Many people worried about a widespread illness. This sickness, called cyclosporiasis, affected thousands across the country. It spread from contaminated lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says the record outbreak is over.

The outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. Taylor Farms supplied this lettuce. It made over 12,000 people sick. This number marks the largest outbreak of its kind.

Public health officials worked hard to track the illness. They helped stop the spread. Now people can feel safer. This news means a big relief for everyone. It shows how important food safety is.

Source: CNBC

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