parasitic
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Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water that can cause severe diarrhoea.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
A massive parasitic outbreak has taken Taco Bell down a peg, and now it has to rebuild its momentum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Taco Bell is offering deep discounts and new menu items to recover from a sales slump caused by a parasitic outbreak linked to its lettuce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Summer, a season of good eats and fresh produce, has been tainted by a rampant parasitic outbreak that’s made us all scared to indulge in a generous plate of Caesar salad.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
They were dotted with woody fungi, as big as dinner plates, and parasitic orchids.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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