Michigan reports two deaths in ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak
Health officials say 193 people have been hospitalized, and investigators are still trying to identify the contaminated produce source.
- On Aug 3, the Michigan Department reported two deaths linked to cyclosporiasis, stating both individuals had underlying health conditions that "may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration."
- Cyclosporiasis is a seasonal diarrheal illness caused by a parasite that commonly causes "explosive diarrhea" and hides in the rough, irregular surfaces of fresh produce like leafy greens and berries.
- The CDC reports an acceleration of United States food-related illnesses this year, though no single source has been identified as the parasite is increasingly found on domestically grown produce.
- Dr. Steven Goldberg of HealthTrackRx recommends manually cleaning produce under forceful water, avoiding bleach; he notes "prewashed" produce does not require additional washing at home.
- With the cyclosporiasis season lasting through Aug 31, consumers should refrigerate cut or cooked produce within two hours to minimize illness risks during the remainder of the active season.
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The outbreak of the intestinal illness has been linked to iceberg lettuce from some operations in central Mexico, but authorities are still seeking other potential sources.
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Eating contaminated iceberg lettuce has proven fatal to two people in the US state of Michigan. Initially, the explosive diarrhea outbreak was linked to fast-food chain Taco Bell, but there is still no definitive conclusion regarding this.
The victims were reported in the state of Michigan. Experts suspect that the vegetable that was served in the premises of Taco Bell would be the source of the outbreak.
An outbreak of severe diarrhea caused by the cyclosporan parasite in the United States has already claimed two lives after spreading to almost every state nationwide, with nearly 7,000 confirmed cases.
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Two people have died in Michigan after contracting cyclosporiasis, marking the first known fatalities in the largest outbreak of the parasitic illness ever recorded in the United States. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed the deaths on 3 August 2026, as the statewide case count climbed to 11,234. Both victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, had 'significant underlying health conditions that may have…
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