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foodborne

American  
[food-bawrn] / ˈfudˌbɔrn /

adjective

  1. communicated by infected or tainted food.


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After a summer of foodborne illness crises, it’s clear our public health officials are struggling to handle basic public health.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

Experts explain how health officials investigate foodborne illnesses amid a second outbreak of cyclosporiasis.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Even greenhouse growers, whose controlled environments offer some protection from foodborne illness risks, say the summer’s outbreak has hurt their demand.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Researchers also say there is a lot unknown about cyclospora, which behaves differently and is more difficult to track than other foodborne bacteria like E. Coli or salmonella.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

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

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