Lettuce or salad greens may be culprit in Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak, health officials say
Summary
Health officials in Michigan say a recent outbreak of a parasitic illness that causes severe diarrhea may be connected to eating lettuce or salad greens. The illness, called cyclosporiasis, is caused by a parasite that can contaminate food.Key Facts
- The outbreak is happening across the state of Michigan.
- The illness involved is cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite.
- Symptoms include very bad diarrhea.
- Officials believe lettuce or other salad greens could be the source.
- Cyclosporiasis spreads when people eat food contaminated with the parasite.
- The parasite can be hard to see and can contaminate fresh produce during growing or handling.
- Health officials are investigating to confirm the exact source and prevent more cases.
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