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Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak as RFK Jr. tries to calm concerns

Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak as RFK Jr. tries to calm concerns

Summary

A disease outbreak caused by a parasite called cyclospora has spread to four more U.S. states and made thousands of people sick. Some people are confused about which foods are safe to eat, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken to try to calm those worries.

Key Facts

  • The illness is called cyclosporiasis and is caused by a parasite.
  • The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce.
  • It has now spread to four additional states beyond the first reported areas.
  • Thousands of people have fallen ill because of this outbreak.
  • Some consumers are unsure about what foods are safe to eat.
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed public concerns to reduce confusion.
  • The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is monitoring the outbreak and providing updates.
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