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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Ends After Sickening Thousands
A large outbreak of cyclosporiasis, linked to lettuce, has officially ended after affecting thousands of people across the country.
Many people got sick from a rare bug called cyclosporiasis. This bug affected over 12,000 Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, now says this big outbreak is over.
The sickness came from shredded iceberg lettuce. Taylor Farms supplied this lettuce. It was a very big outbreak, spreading across many states. Health officials worked hard to stop it from spreading further.
The CDC confirms the outbreak is no longer active. This brings good news for public health. It shows how quick action from health experts can help protect people.
Source: CNBC
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