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Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow
Michigan health officials said 12,485 cases have been reported since June, but most contaminated produce is likely no longer available.
- On Thursday, Michigan health officials announced residents may resume usual salad and produce-handling practices as cyclosporiasis cases decline, with 12,485 cases and 279 hospitalizations recorded since June.
- Linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms from Mexico, the outbreak affected 15 states; the Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall on July 17 after it reached retailers in 27 states.
- Retailers included selected Walmart locations selling the Marketside brand, and officials recommend that residents purchase whole heads of lettuce or discard outer layers and wash remaining leaves to avoid recalled items.
- The CDC reported on Wednesday that four people in Michigan were sickened in an unrelated salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños, an event authorities noted to distinguish it from the cyclosporiasis cases.
- Confirming the outbreak's peak has passed, officials noted that the majority of exposures occurred in late June to early July, suggesting contaminated produce is likely no longer available.
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Michigan eases lettuce advice as state health department says cyclosporiasis reports decline
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·Englewood Cliffs, United States
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Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow
Michigan health officials said on Thursday that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow.
·New York, United States
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