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MS officials urge buying local amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

Headline from WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Five Mississippians have been confirmed sick from cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness tied to fresh produce. No new cases have been reported, but the source of the outbreak remains unknown. State officials are urging residents to know where their food comes from.

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  1. WJTV Jackson

    Mississippi official urges shopping local amid cyclosporiasis outbreak (opens WJTV Jackson)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) -The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) encouraged Mississippians to shop local and buy lettuce grown in the state. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.

  2. WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS

    MS officials urge buying local amid cyclosporiasis outbreak (opens WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS)

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    WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS's feed description

    JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Five Mississippians have been confirmed sick from cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness tied to fresh produce. No new cases have been reported, but the source of the outbreak remains unknown. State officials are urging residents to know where their food comes from.

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