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Diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak possibly tied to iceberg lettuce from Mexico

FDA investigators believe iceberg lettuce from Mexico may be behind the spread of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-causing parasite. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.

Published July 17, 2026, 3:28 PM
Updated July 17, 2026, 3:45 PM1.7K
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Diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak possibly tied to iceberg lettuce from Mexico

FDA investigators believe iceberg lettuce from Mexico may be behind the spread of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-causing parasite. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.

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