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CDC says massive cyclospora outbreak is now in nine states

📰 source: cnbc_topnews · 💼 business

a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from taylor farms has spread to nine u.s. states: indiana, kentucky, ohio, west virginia, michigan, illinois, kansas, oklahoma, and pennsylvania. the cdc has recorded 1,947 cases tied to taco bell restaurants, with symptoms starting from mid-may. the outbreak is the largest of cyclosporiasis this year, far exceeding the typical 200-1,000 annual cases. taylor farms issued a voluntary recall for lettuce from its guanajuato, mexico facility, but mexican authorities tested samples negative for cyclospora. the fda still considers taylor farms the likely source. the company faced criticism for a confusing recall notice and a false positive apology. no deaths have been reported.

why it matters: largest u.s. cyclospora outbreak affects major retailers and taco bell, highlighting food safety risks in supply chains.

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Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues

📰 source: bbc_business · 💼 business us jobs fell by 23,000 last month, against forecasts for an 80,000 gain, with the bureau of labor statistics also revising down may and june payrolls by a combined 103,000. the unemployment rate still dipped to 4.1% from 4.2%, as labor

Homes are selling below asking in 38 of the 50 biggest U.S. cities—if you can afford one

📰 source: cnbc_topnews · 💼 business homes sold for less than their asking price in 38 of the 50 largest u.s. housing markets in june, per redfin. the biggest discounts hit florida and texas: miami and west palm beach averaged nearly 5% below asking, while houston, austin, tampa, dallas, san antonio,

China is gaining ground in AI. But the U.S. still has a major advantage

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US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

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Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues

Homes are selling below asking in 38 of the 50 biggest U.S. cities—if you can afford one

China is gaining ground in AI. But the U.S. still has a major advantage

US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects