Nation Jul 30 Why lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Health Jul 29 Can you eat lettuce safely during the cyclospora outbreak? Advice from an infectious disease expert Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help you significantly reduce your risk of getting sick while continuing to enjoy the many health benefits and flavor perks of salads and fresh veggies. By Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation
Nation Jul 24 Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states Federal health officials on Friday said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to an additional four states, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jul 23 U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. By Laura Ungar, Associated Press
Health Jul 20 FDA is still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result Federal health officials said Monday they remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite inaccurate test results that the government briefly publicized over the weekend. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Jul 18 Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk By Savannah Peters, Associated Press Products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey. Continue reading
Jul 17 What happened in 5 previous outbreaks of foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains By Mae Anderson, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Big U.S. restaurant chains don't get linked to foodborne illness outbreaks often, but the number of meals they serve causes a lot of concern when contamination of some kind sickens customers. Continue reading
Jul 14 Cyclosporiasis infections are surging. Michigan officials say lettuce is a possible cause By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press In Michigan — where more than 3,300 cases have been reported — officials say early information points to lettuce or salad greens as a possible culprit. Continue reading
Jul 10 What you need to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak By Tim McPhillips A foodborne parasitic infection has health officials urging people and restaurants to take special care with food safety. Continue reading