As 'Diarrhea Parasite' Outbreaks Rise Nationwide, Here's Where NJ Stands

A cyclosporiasis outbreak is spreading across nine states, with neighbor Pennsylvania now among them, but New Jersey is holding steady with case counts in the normal seasonal range of 30 to 50. The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, which supplies chains like Taco Bell and Panera Bread, and a recall remains in effect, so health officials are urging everyone to wash their produce thoroughly.