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Diarrhea parasite fuels salad scare — but you can get greens with a clever workaround
A diarrhea-causing parasite has led to a salad scare, prompting some people to seek greens from alternative sources. Salad, once considered a safe food choice, is now being avoided due to contamination concerns.
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