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Don Vinh

Infectious disease MD. Medical Microbiologist Clinician-Scientist (Inborn Errors of Immunity) Clinical section head: ID-Heme/Onc/Transplant Inaugural Fellow of CIS Fellow of IDSA Member, Henry Kunkel Society Science & sarcasm..not necessarily in that order

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In 75% of US industries, fewer corporations control more of the business than 20 years ago. That's especially true in the food industry. Just four corporations control 54% of the fresh-cut salad industry, including Taylor Fresh Foods. We're seeing in real time the danger of monopolization.

Taylor Farms Produce Is Sold Everywhere, Making Outbreak Difficult to EscapeTaylor Farms produce is everywhere, and comes from everywhere.www.bloomberg.com

‘Be aware, but not alarmed’: Doctor on U.S. travel amid cyclosporiasis outbreak My 💭 on travel and fruit/produce consumption during the 🇺🇸-wide Cyclospora outbreak www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

‘Be aware, but not alarmed’: Doctor on U.S. travel amid cyclosporiasis outbreakCanadians travelling to the United States should take precautions with food, but there’s no need to panic over an outbreak of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis, says an infectious diseases p...www.ctvnews.ca

Cyclospora = Food-chain safety issue. Epidemiologically, it appears (currently) to involve iceberg🥬. But our food-to-table chain starts wide then converges. So, not surprising if other produce become implicated in additional outbreaks, esp with 👎🏼surveillance: www.consumerreports.org/health/food-...

Parsley and Cilantro Identified as Potential Sources of Cyclospora Outbreak in North Carolina - Consumer ReportsState officials said parsley and cilantro may be linked to rising cases in North Carolina. The FDA is also investigating a new outbreak with an unknown source.www.consumerreports.org
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