US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Drives Shoppers to Local Farmers

A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to pre-packed produce has now surpassed 10,000 reported cases across the United States. The intestinal illness, caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, has prompted shoppers to avoid packaged goods and turn to local farmers instead. Small-scale producers are reporting a notable boost in sales of fresh fruit and vegetables as a result.

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