cyclospora cayetanensis

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The U.S. confirmed deaths linked to a Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak, while Mexico denied contamination in its lettuce supply.

Health authorities in the United States confirmed two deaths linked to an outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite causing severe diarrheal illness. The outbreak caused public concern about food safety, particularly regarding contaminated lettuce. Mexican health officials responded by confirming negative test results for the parasite in lettuce exported from Mexico, emphasizing cooperation between U.S. and Mexican health agencies to investigate the outbreak.