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Nashville food critic recovering after three-week battle with cyclosporiasis parasite
A Nashville food critic is recovering from cyclosporiasis, a parasite found in produce, after a three-week illness that caused her to lose nearly 20 pounds and stop working. The infection's source is difficult to trace due to her frequent consumption of produce as part of her diet and food reviews.
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