A recent outbreak of Cyclospora infections in the US has left health officials scrambling to identify the source of the contamination. According to a new investigation by The New York Times, the likely culprit behind the widespread illness is a previously unknown pathway for human waste to contaminate large quantities of lettuce. The investigation reveals a complex web of agricultural practices, inadequate water treatment, and lax regulations that allowed the parasite to spread to multiple states. As consumers continue to grapple with the risk of foodborne illness, this explosive report sheds light on a disturbing reality behind the production of some of America's favorite leafy greens.
The Cyclospora Mystery: How Human Waste Got on So Much Lettuce The New York Times
