Deadly Diarrhea Outbreak Exposes Wider Flaws in Food Safety The deaths of two people from cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by contaminated produce, highlight the vulnerabilities in the US food system.
Michigan's outbreak has been linked to tainted lettuce, raising disturbing questions about the ease with which outbreaks can occur.
Nearly 200 hospitalizations and over 11,000 cases being investigated are a stark reminder of the need for regulators and consumers to take action.