A Mexican Town Was Known for Lettuce. Now It’s Because of Cyclospora.

A region in central Mexico, previously known for its lettuce production, is now associated with a Cyclospora outbreak that has affected thousands in the US. The area's lettuce farms are being investigated as a potential source of the contamination. Thousands of people in the US have fallen ill due to the outbreak, prompting an investigation into the possible origin of the contaminated produce. The Mexican town's reputation has shifted from being a prominent lettuce producer to being linked to the Cyclospora outbreak.

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