Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Intensifies Across US, Michigan Reports Thousands of Cases

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Published: 2026-07-23
Category: health
Source: Food Safety News
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The United States is experiencing a significant surge in cyclosporiasis cases, with Michigan alone accounting for over 7,000 patients. This parasitic infection, linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce, has resulted in thousands of confirmed cases across numerous states, making it the worst year on record. Health officials estimate many more unconfirmed cases and hundreds of hospitalizations.

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