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It's been a record summer for foodborne illness

Heat and tainted produce have made this a record summer for foodborne illness. Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 10,000, and the CDC just traced a new salmonella outbreak to Mexican jalapeños.

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A summer marked by unusually high rates of foodborne illness has been recorded, with more than 10,000 cases of cyclosporiasis reported. The CDC has identified a new salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños. Heat and contaminated produce are cited as contributing factors.

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