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- 1Cyclosporiasis outbreak 'not fully under control,' ex-FDA chief warns●Cyclosporiasis outbreak not 'fully under control,' former FDA chief says
A former FDA commissioner has warned that the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States is not fully under control, contradicting any suggestions that the foodborne intestinal illness has been contained. Cyclospora infections, typically linked to contaminated produce, cause prolonged diarrhea and fatigue. The warning is drawing attention to the scale of the outbreak and the adequacy of the response from health authorities.
- 2Michigan's historic cyclospora outbreak seen as warning sign●Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak may be a warning of what’s ahead
Michigan is dealing with a historically large cyclospora outbreak, a foodborne intestinal illness typically linked to contaminated imported produce. Health officials are investigating the scale of infections, and commentators warn the state's experience could foreshadow similar outbreaks elsewhere as climate and food supply conditions shift.