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Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite rise in Florida, with Miami-Dade leading in confirmed cases
WPLG Local 10 • • health
Key Points:
- Florida has reported 154 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, with Miami-Dade County having the highest number at 33 cases, followed by Broward with 13 and Monroe with one.
- Of the infections in Florida, 98 were acquired within the state, while the rest were contracted either in other U.S. states or outside the country.
- Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico due to a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak affecting 27 states, including Florida.
- The recall involves 25 shredded lettuce and salad mix products under eight brand codes, with products shipped as recently as July 16 and "best by" dates up to August 3.
- Health officials advise thorough washing of hands and fresh produce to prevent contamination from the diarrhea-causing parasite.
