State Health Officials Warn Of Parasite Outbreak In Recalled Produce

WESTON — A parasite outbreak tied to recalled produce at Taco Bell locations in Massachusetts is drawing statewide health warnings that reach Weston shoppers, per a Patch report circulating today. The warning landed alongside a lighter, distinctly local story making the rounds on Weston's community pages: a look at how a local softball title has helped strengthen Jewish life in town.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak Hitting MA" — the FDA has connected cyclosporiasis to Taco Bell chains in some states as investigations continue, per Patch (reporter Joseph Hosey). The outbreak affects communities statewide, including the MetroWest area (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/weston).

"Patch AM: How a local softball title is strengthening Jewish life in Weston" — Weston Patch's community roundup highlighted a local softball championship and its connection to Jewish life in town, a story a Patch AM Team item flagged today (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/weston).

"Breathing Wildfire Smoke In MA Equal To Smoking 9 Cigarettes: Doctor" — days of hazy skies from Ontario and Midwest wildfires cleared across New England on Friday, but a doctor quoted by Patch (reporter Scott Souza) warned of the exposure's health toll while the smoke lingered (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/weston).

COMING UP

Weston Patch's community calendar lists the Pay It Forward Card Show for July 19, and Kidsweek — billed as a "summer-week-full-of-fun" — kicking off July 20.