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HEALTHJul 29 · 09:30 UTCAXIOSTina Reed

Cyclospora exposes weak links in America's food safety system

A large Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce has infected over 11,000 people across 40 states, exposing weaknesses in the U.S. food safety system. Health experts warn that reduced staffing and resources at agencies like the FDA and CDC, along with public distrust, threaten efforts to promote whole foods consumption.

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