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Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick

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Leafy greens, including lettuce, are frequently linked to cyclospora diarrhea outbreaks, highlighting a pattern of digestive issues caused by these foods.

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Por qué importa

Cyclospora outbreaks from leafy greens have been a recurring issue in the US.

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The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc. ... [FULL ARTICLE CONTENT HERE, WITH PARAGRAPH BREAKS AS IN ORIGINAL]

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Why lettuce is particularly prone to cyclospora

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Temasleafy greens cyclospora

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