foodborne
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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
Nearly all salmonella cases in the U.S. are foodborne.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Experts explain how health officials investigate foodborne illnesses amid a second outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Among the 84 people who were interviewed after coming down with symptoms, 89% reported eating at Chipotle from mid-June to last month, said Carlota Medus, senior epidemiologist supervisor in the department’s foodborne diseases unit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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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