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Is hydroponic produce safer during foodborne illness outbreaks?
Foodborne illness outbreaks have some shoppers eyeing hydroponic lettuce. Experts explain how growing, processing and buying local can change the risks.
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Cyclospora outbreak: Fact-checking claims about Taylor Farms’ donations to Trump-aligned groups
After Taylor Farms de Mexico’s lettuce was identified as a potential source for a multi-state cyclospora outbreak, the company’s political dealings and contributions came under scrutiny.
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Why the FDA's Cyclospora false positive doesn't end the investigation
The FDA says a lettuce sample previously believed to contain Cyclospora was a false positive, but the investigation isn't over. A UNC Health infectious disease expert explains why one test result doesn't erase other evidence.
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Cyclospora source still unknown in North Carolina despite Michigan lettuce lead
As Michigan narrows its Cyclospora investigation to lettuce, North Carolina experts say the state's more than 300 cases have not yet been linked to a single food source.
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Health leaders say lettuce, salad greens are ‘potential source’ of Cyclospora outbreak
In a news release issued Monday, health officials in Michigan identified a possible source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an illness resulting from infection with the parasite cyclospora, which is transmitted through food and water contaminated with feces.
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New recall for multiple Dole and private brand packaged salads due to possible Listeria
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has issued a new recall for Dole-branded and private label packaged salads, salad blends and salad kits that were processed at its Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA production facilities due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products sent to North Carolina are included in this recall.
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CDC, FDA declare lettuce safe to eat and e.coli outbreak over
Recently, a warning from the FDA had advised consumers to get rid of lettuce from Salinas, California. The contamination mainly affected romaine lettuce.
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Consumer Reports tests find listeria in fresh greens sold at Costco, Whole Foods
Many people consider a fresh salad a light and healthy option for a summer meal, but new research some salads can make you sick.
