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Last update: 4 hours agoCyclospora Outbreak Update: The CDC says cyclosporiasis cases tied to the “explosive diarrhea” parasite have surged to nearly 4,200 lab-confirmed infections across 41 states since May 1, with more than 7,400 additional suspected cases still under review; no deaths reported and 308 hospitalizations so far. FDA/Taylor Farms Twist: The FDA retracted a key lab result that had pointed to Taylor Farms lettuce as the source, calling it a false positive, but officials say the recall and outbreak investigation are still based on broader links and guidance to avoid the recalled products. West Virginia Angle: Federal health officials list West Virginia among the hardest-hit states in the multistate cluster linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations. Local Health & Safety: Food-safety experts urge West Virginians to skip recalled lettuce, ask restaurants about produce sources, and wash produce thoroughly under clean running water. WVSOM Expansion: Construction is underway on a $35 million WVSOM science building expansion, adding space for research and a gross anatomy lab, with completion targeted for 2027. Severe Weather Response: Gov. Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties as tornadoes and record flooding battered parts of the region, including West Virginia.
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