Consolidated food supply may be worsening cyclospora outbreaks, experts say

Cyclospora, a foodborne parasite, is causing an outbreak, and experts believe food industry consolidation is amplifying the spread. According to CNBC, when production and distribution concentrate in fewer hands, contaminated produce can reach more consumers across wider areas before detection. The outbreak illustrates a structural vulnerability in how consolidation magnifies foodborne illness risks.

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