Fewer resources and funding cuts contributing to spike in foodborne illnesses
It's been a bad summer for foodborne illnesses -- from a record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce to salmonella infections linked to jalapeños.
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🌍World Economy
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- ▶The ripples can spread across borders, nudging growth forecasts here and there.
🏙️Local Economy
- ▶Small businesses nearby might tweak their prices in the weeks ahead.
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- ▶Any move in rates would probably come later, not overnight.
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💷Wealth
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🏠Housing
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