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PRO/EDR> Cyclosporiasis – USA (04): imported basil, Mexico, susp., recall, alert

Foodborne Illness -- United StatesThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other authorities are [investigating] a multistate outbreak of _Cyclospora_ illnesses potentially linked to fresh basil imported from Mexico.It has advised consumers not to eat basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV located in Morelos, Mexico, and for restaurants, retailers, distributors, importers and suppliers not to sell or serve its basil.So far there have been 132 illnesses and 4 hospitalizations, according Read more [...]