foodborne
Americanadjective
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Within a few short weeks, an ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that can contaminate raw fruits and vegetables — and lead to several unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms — has fueled a nationwide panic.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Representatives for produce giant Taylor Farms contacted the White House with an urgent plea: the company wanted to delay announcing a recall tied to one of the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in U.S. history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Poop jokes and memes aside, cyclosporiasis is a serious parasitic foodborne intestinal illness whose symptoms include nausea, fatigue, and explosive diarrhea that can last weeks or even months without antibiotic treatment.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
During past foodborne outbreaks, some consumers changed their eating habits — though those changes were rarely lasting, Cuit noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Symptoms of the foodborne illness can take up to two weeks to present.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
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