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The DailyAugust 6, 2026

The Cyclospora Mystery: How Human Poop Got on So Much Lettuce

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Michael Barbaro, Sabrina Tavernise
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August 6, 2026
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The Daily
The Cyclospora Mystery: How Human Poop Got on So Much Lettuce
Hosts: Michael Barbaro, Sabrina Tavernise
Publisher: The New York Times