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Michigan's Cyclosporiasis Cases Rise Above 4,300, a 65% Hike in 3 Days
State health officials say lettuce and salad greens keep surfacing in more than 1,000 interviews, but no specific product or supplier has been identified.
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services officials reported 4,312 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of Thursday, with an increase of 550 infections from the previous day.
- Preliminary investigation results suggest lettuce or salad greens may be the source, though officials have not identified a specific grower, supplier, or confirmed product link.
- The outbreak has led to 102 hospitalizations, with patients experiencing explosive diarrhea, cramping, and nausea; no deaths have been reported.
- Taco Bell voluntarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure, while other establishments triple-wash produce or cook greens to at least 158°F to kill the parasite.
- Experts note that tracing the parasite is challenging, especially as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently narrowed its surveillance focus, potentially complicating outbreak investigation efforts.
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Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it’s easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that’s safe to eat? As of Thursday, one outbreak has grown to more than 4,000 cases and 102 hospitalizations in Michigan, and more than 1,200 cases and 88 hospitalizations in Ohio. It’s also linked to cases in West Virginia and Kentucky. Shre…
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