Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Ends, CDC Confirms
A large foodborne illness outbreak, linked to lettuce, has officially ended, bringing relief to many.
People worried about a recent food sickness outbreak can breathe easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, announced the end of a big cyclosporiasis outbreak. This news means the danger has passed.
More than 12,000 people became ill from this sickness. The CDC tracked the problem to shredded iceberg lettuce. This lettuce came from a company called Taylor Farms. Health officials worked hard to stop the spread and find the source.
Now, the outbreak is over. This shows how important food safety is. When an illness spreads through food, it affects many lives quickly. Always wash your produce well before eating it.
Source: CNBC
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