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Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety

First publishedJul 23, 20:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 28, 11:04 UTC · 9m ago
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Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks occurred in the US. The exact cause of the cyclospora outbreak was unclear, but it may be linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. The outbreaks raised concerns about US food safety.

Reported by 5 outlets — PBS NewsHour, NBC News, CBS News, The Hill, Vox. See all sources ↓

There were two food safety outbreaks in the US. Cyclospora, a parasite that causes diarrhea, was spreading across the country. Salmonella was also a problem. The cause of the cyclospora outbreak was not clear, but it might be linked to shredded iceberg lettuce.

Why it matters

These outbreaks are a concern because they can make people very sick. The US public health system's response to these outbreaks was slow.

In brief
What is cyclospora?
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes diarrhea.
What is salmonella?
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
Why is the US public health system's response slow?
The US public health system's response was slow because of cuts to the public health system.
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The outlets frame the story as a concern for US food safety, but they differ in their focus on the cause of the cyclospora outbreak. Some outlets emphasize the uncertainty of the cause, while others report on specific possible links to shredded iceberg lettuce.

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    Concerns about US food safety

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    CBS NewsFears of deadlier outbreaks ahead
    VoxUncertainty about the cause of the outbreak
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    Possible link to shredded iceberg lettuce

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    VoxSpecific brands and products in question
    CBS NewsCuts to the public health system hobbled the response
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