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Last update: 8 hours agoCyclospora in Missouri: Missouri health officials report nearly 600 cyclospora cases as of late July, with state figures cited at 1,095 confirmed illnesses—part of a fast-growing national outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce. The CDC says the lettuce-linked outbreak now spans 15 states (including Missouri), with thousands of cases and hospitalizations expected to keep rising as diagnoses catch up. Food safety—salmonella: Qdoba joined Chipotle in removing jalapeños after a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled peppers spread to 27 states, with 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations reported. Local healthcare access: Marathon Health says it partners with Missouri unions to provide worker-centered care through union-covered health centers, aiming to boost prevention and lower overall costs. New cardiology care: Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center welcomed cardiologist Dr. Priscilla Ababio. Public health reminders: CDC also flagged a small but serious tetanus cluster—four unvaccinated children in four states (including Missouri) with long hospital stays.
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