Maine has reported 27 cases of the intestinal parasite Cyclospora, linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from a Mexican farm. This inclusion in the nationwide outbreak comes as the CDC reports over 10,000 cases, 517 hospitalizations, and two deaths across the U.S. The Maine CDC is advising local clinics to test for cyclosporiasis in patients with severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Residents are urged to wash produce thoroughly to minimize infection risk, even if labeled pre-washed.
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