foodborne illness
Michigan reports 2 deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Michigan health officials have confirmed two deaths in a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Health officials have confirmed two fatalities in Michigan as part of a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce.
US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce hits thousands
A record-breaking parasitic outbreak has sickened thousands across the US, leading to widespread recalls of Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce.
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
Federal health officials have traced a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis to a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico serving Taco Bell locations.
Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states
Federal health officials are investigating a surge of parasitic infections causing severe gastrointestinal distress, including a significant cluster in Michigan.
CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states
Federal health officials are tracking a seasonal surge of cyclosporiasis infections, while regional spikes in Michigan and Ohio suggest larger localized outbreaks.