Federal and State Health Officials Report Surge in Cyclosporiasis Cases Across Multiple States

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, with 72 people affected as of Wednesday. Michigan health officials reported a significant increase, with 7,171 cases linked to the outbreak, up 600 from Tuesday, and 102 hospitalizations. Florida also saw a jump in its weekly tally of confirmed cases. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified the specific products linked to the illnesses in the new federal investigation, though previous outbreaks have been linked to contaminated produce like iceberg lettuce.