safety El Sudcaliforniano 2026-07-18

Mexican Lettuce Linked to US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

US health officials have identified lettuce from a Mexican supplier as the source of a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak. Over 1,600 individuals have fallen ill from contaminated food, raising concerns about international food safety standards.

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