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Over 4,100 confirmed cases and more than 7,400 suspected illnesses tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce — symptoms include severe diarrhea, cramping, and fever, with a 2-week incubation period. The FDA initially flagged lettuce samples but later questioned those results due to potential false positives — a common hurdle since cyclospora requires complex lab detection. Despite the confusion, health officials are urging doctors to test for it, as delayed reporting and increased testing likely mean the real number is even higher. Cases span 41 states, affecting all ages — no deaths reported yet — as experts race to diagnose and treat those affected.

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