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MDHHS says the outbreak has caused 44 hospitalizations and has not yet been linked to a specific produce source.
- On Monday, July 13, 2026, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 2,640 cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic gastrointestinal illness that surged by nearly 1,000 cases over the weekend.
- Caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, the outbreak's source remains unidentified as health officials have not linked the illness to any specific produce grower or supplier.
- Infections concentrate in Southeast Michigan, with 44 hospitalizations across 43 counties; Monroe, Wayne, Washtenaw, and Lenawee counties each recorded more than 100 cases.
- MDHHS officials recommended that restaurants and residents wash produce thoroughly and cook food whenever possible, citing the "large and increasing number of cases in Michigan."
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 843 cases across 31 states as of July 9, though the agency acknowledged national data lags behind current state reporting.
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The Seattle TimesHealth officials in Michigan identify ‘potential source’ of cyclospora outbreak
In a news release issued Monday, health officials in Michigan identified a possible source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an illness resulting from infection with the parasite cyclospora, which is transmitted through food and water contaminated with feces. The post Health officials in Michigan identify ‘potential source’ of cyclospora outbreak appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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KTTSCyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan surges past 2,600 reported cases
Public health authorities in Michigan announced Monday that infections from a foodborne parasite have drastically multiplied, with recorded cases soaring to 2,640. No fatalities have been reported. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) disclosed that the state’s total caseload spiked by more than 1,000 cases since Friday, marking the most severe cyclosporiasis outbreak in state history. The state typically records only abo…
Michigan Intestinal Parasitic Infection Cases Surge Past 2,600 Amid Multi-State Outbreak
Michigan health officials on July 13 reported a jump of more than 1,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal parasitic infection, in four days, bringing the total to 2,640 cases. Of those total cases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said there were 44 reported hospitalizations as of July 9. Southeast Michigan appears to be the epicenter, although cases have been logged across dozens of counties. Nationwide, the Cen…
Cyclosporia Parasitic Infection Outbreak Covers 31 US States, the Number of Cases Is Growing Rapidly
The outbreak of the parasitic infection of cyclosporia covered 31 US states, the number of cases is growing rapidlyThe parasitic infection of cyclosporia has spread to 31 US states, the number of cases has risen sharply. Most infections are recorded in Michigan — 2,640, where the incidence increased by 69% over the weekend.
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