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HEALTHJul 23 · 16:42 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy LAURA UNGAR, Associated Press

US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite

US health officials are investigating a cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to 72 cases, with the FDA yet to identify the contaminated products or locations. A separate outbreak tied to Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce recall is also under scrutiny, while the CDC highlights cyclospora's transmission through contaminated water and food safety measures like handwashing with soap and water.

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