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Officials tie cyclospora outbreak to 3 more states

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8-year-old girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba

Aug 24

Is it safe to eat lettuce yet? What to know as outbreak lingers

As federal health officials continue to investigate this summer's outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce, many people are left wondering: Is it safe to eat lettuce yet?

Aug 31

Screwworm puts Texas pet adoptions on hold

Aug 21

People can resume regular lettuce-eating habits, Michigan health officials say

Aug 6

Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce expands to 15 states

Aug 6

54 Cyclosporiasis cases in Harris Co.; 10 new Houston cases: Officials

Aug 4

More than 18,000 cyclosporiasis cases reported across 45 states, CDC data shows

Jul 29

As cyclosporiasis spreads, what goes into an outbreak investigation?

Jul 28

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U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues

The limited resumption will allow a southern port of entry in Arizona to reopen in phases. The move comes after 41 of 42 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas.

Jul 27

Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce expands to 9 states

The CDC expanded the outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce to an additional four states, a CDC official told ABC News on Friday.