RFK Jr says cyclospora outbreak is ‘under control’ after FDA recall reversal
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Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr stated that the cyclospora outbreak is under control and that its source has been identified. This comes despite warnings from experts that infections are likely to continue rising. The FDA has reversed a 27-state recall of shredded iceberg lettuce, which was originally suspected in the outbreak, citing a false positive test result.
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Kennedy says outbreak is 'under control'
The FDA reversed a 27-state recall of shredded iceberg lettuce.
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Kennedy said the source of the outbreak has been identified.
The Guardian- Kennedy says outbreak is 'under control'
- Experts warn infections likely to keep rising
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Loaded language removed<p>Health secretary says source has been identified despite experts warning infections are likely to keep rising</p><p>Health secretary <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/robert-f-kennedy-jr">Robert F Kennedy Jr</a> said the ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis – the illness caused by the cyclospora parasite that causes watery and explosive diarrhea – is “under control”.</p><p>Kennedy…
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Kennedy said the source of the outbreak has been identified.
The GuardianExperts warned that infections are likely to keep rising.
The GuardianThe FDA reversed a 27-state recall of shredded iceberg lettuce.
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