Article Summary

This article reports on a large and unusual outbreak of a foodborne illness called cyclosporiasis that has made thousands sick across the U.S., mostly linked to lettuce and salad greens, though the exact source hasn’t been found. It highlights the CDC’s response and urges people to wash produce, while emphasizing the complexity of tracking the outbreak. The story uses urgent language and personal stories to draw attention but sticks closely to official information and stops short of blaming any specific company or calling for systemic changes.