FDA Says Food Supply Is Safe as Cyclospora Cases Rise

The number of Cyclospora cases in the United States is climbing, but the FDA's acting deputy commissioner for food has assured the public that the food supply remains safe. The agency is taking action even as identifying the root cause of the outbreaks proves difficult. Cyclospora is a parasite spread through contaminated food or water that causes gastrointestinal illness.

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