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Ohio sees second week of ‘significant’ increases in cyclosporiasis cases

  • Susan Tebben

Ohio has seen its second straight week of “significant increases” in cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite that has been connected to leafy greens, and to severe diarrhea throughout the U.S, according to the state’s health director. The Ohio Department of Health shows the state has seen nearly 4,000 cases since June 1. The highest numbers […]

Lawsuits seek to shred Taylor Farms over 'explosive diarrhea' outbreak
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Lawsuits seek to shred Taylor Farms over 'explosive diarrhea' outbreak

  • Jonathan Bilyk | Legal Newsline

(Legal Newsline) - Lawsuits have begun to land in courts across the country over the recent outbreak of "explosive diarrhea"-inducing bacterial contamination, beginning with lawsuits in Ohio federal court against owners of Taco Bell fast food restaurants, claiming lettuce used in their food products is at least partly to blame for the nationwide outbreak.

LSU AgCenter researcher advises food safety practices to curb intestinal illness
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LSU AgCenter researcher advises food safety practices to curb intestinal illness

BATON ROUGE, La. — Health officials are investigating an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Louisiana is among the states reporting cases during the current national surge, prompting renewed attention to food safety practices for consumers, fresh produce growers and food handlers.