US cyclosporiasis outbreak kills two people in Michigan, officials say
Summary
Two people in Michigan have died from cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, during the largest U.S. outbreak of the disease. The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from a farm in Mexico and has spread to multiple states, causing thousands of reported infections and hundreds of hospitalizations.Key Facts
- Two deaths in Michigan were reported from cyclosporiasis, both with other serious health problems.
- The outbreak has affected nine states, with over 11,200 cases reported in Michigan alone.
- The illness is caused by the Cyclospora parasite and mostly results in diarrhea and stomach problems.
- The U.S. FDA linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
- There have been 193 hospitalizations reported in Michigan due to the outbreak.
- Adults aged 30 to 39 are the most affected age group in Michigan.
- The CDC has confirmed 6,707 cases nationwide and is investigating more suspected cases.
- The outbreak has caused consumers to avoid certain restaurants and buy less lettuce at stores.
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