news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-07-25

No Cyclospora Parasite Found in Mexican Lettuce, Cofepris Confirms After Probe

Following an investigation, Mexico's health authority, Cofepris, confirms that neither Mexican nor U.S. labs have detected the cyclospora parasite in Mexican lettuce. The commission clarified that earlier disease claims were based on probabilities, not concrete laboratory evidence, reassuring consumers about produce safety.

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