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Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Dayton News
Michigan is facing a shocking outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with over 11,000 cases — far surpassing the usual 50 annual cases. The parasite causes severe watery diarrhea and has already claimed two lives, both in vulnerable individuals. This is the worst outbreak in the state this summer, outpacing Ohio’s 4,000+ cases and Indiana’s 1,200+. Nearly 200 people are hospitalized. Investigators point to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico as the likely culprit, prompting a recall from Taylor Farms. Health officials urge consumers to buy whole heads, discard outer leaves, and wash inner leaves…
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