Tag: foodborne_illness

Media Monitor: Washington Post reports on widespread parasite illness, unknown food source

10 Jul 2026 10:04 a.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post is reporting that thousands are suffering from diarrhea caused by a parasite, with the source of the contaminated food remaining unknown.

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Botulism Outbreak Linked to Home-Canned Cactus

3 Jul 2025 1:03 p.m.

A botulism outbreak, traced to home-canned cactus, has led to eight hospitalizations after two family gatherings. The incident marks California's third-largest foodborne botulism outbreak, with all patients surviving.

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