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Michigan reports 2 deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

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.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 00:31 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite

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.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 23:05 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce hits thousands

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.

Health ·21 Jul 2026, 22:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 07:00 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states

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.

Health ·3 Jul 2026, 18:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states

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.

Health ·3 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read