US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak
Summary
Michigan health officials have confirmed two deaths linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a parasitic infection causing severe diarrhoea. The outbreak has spread across 45 states, with nearly 7,000 confirmed cases in the US, and is linked to contaminated lettuce from a supplier in Mexico.Key Facts
- Two deaths in Michigan are connected to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak.
- The deceased had other serious health conditions that may have been affected by the infection.
- The outbreak has affected 45 states with about 7,000 lab-confirmed cases nationwide.
- Michigan has more than 11,000 reported cases and 193 hospitalizations, some not lab-confirmed.
- Cyclospora is a parasite that infects the intestines and spreads through food or water contaminated with feces.
- Washing produce helps reduce risk, but cooking food to at least 70°C (158°F) can kill the parasite.
- The current outbreak is linked to lettuce imported from Taylor Farms in Mexico.
- Taco Bell has stopped using lettuce from this supplier, and Taylor Farms recalled lettuce from central Mexico.
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