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Michigan reports 2 deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan reports 2 deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan health officials have confirmed two deaths in a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 00:31 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Taco Bell sales drop as lettuce parasite outbreak hits US restaurants

Taco Bell sales drop as lettuce parasite outbreak hits US restaurants

Yum Brands reported a decline in Taco Bell same-store sales after a parasite outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce affected several U.S. states.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 17:14 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over salmonella risk

Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over salmonella risk

Midwest Poultry Services has initiated a voluntary recall of over 1.5 million dozen shell eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 01:00 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled over salmonella risk

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled over salmonella risk

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs across the American South are being recalled after potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination was detected.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 17:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control

RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends the government's response to a parasite outbreak linked to lettuce from Mexico amid criticism over changes to surveillance programs.

Politics ·22 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce hits thousands

US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce hits thousands

A record-breaking parasitic outbreak has sickened thousands across the US, leading to widespread recalls of Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce.

Health ·21 Jul 2026, 22:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak

CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak

Federal health officials have traced a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis to a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico serving Taco Bell locations.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 07:00 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Health officials are investigating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after a parasitic outbreak sickened thousands across 34 states.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Medicare prescriptions for Wegovy jumped after approval for heart disease

Medicare prescriptions for Wegovy jumped after approval for heart disease

New research shows a jump in Wegovy prescriptions as Medicare Part D plans cover the drug for cardiovascular risk reduction, though weight-loss-only use remains prohibited.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 20:04 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Lecanemab for Alzheimer's shows cognitive benefit despite serious risks

Lecanemab for Alzheimer's shows cognitive benefit despite serious risks

Lecanemab has demonstrated a statistically significant ability to reduce cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's patients, despite serious safety risks and high costs.

Health ·29 Jun 2026, 07:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read