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pre-washed bagged salad
Coverage of pre-washed bagged salad in the Nexus archive.
- Here’s what health experts believe could be linked to ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak
Health experts suspect lettuce and salad greens as the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to 'explosive diarrhea' cases reported in 31 U.S. states. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services advises consumers to avoid pre-washed bagged salads and thoroughly wash produce to reduce risk, as 843 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported nationwide.