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contaminated lettuce
Coverage of contaminated lettuce in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee medical experts answer questions about parasite-induced ‘explosive’ diarrhea illness
Tennessee reports cyclosporiasis cases with 'explosive' diarrhea, linked to potential contaminated produce. The CDC investigates a widespread outbreak affecting over half the states, with Michigan officials suspecting contaminated lettuce as the source. Medical experts confirm the parasite is not new but note an unprecedented spike in cases.