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Michigan Lettuce Outbreak Alert | Washington DC News
Michigan’s facing a major Cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 2,600 confirmed cases—way up from the usual 40-50 annually. Health officials blame lettuce and salad greens, urging people to buy whole heads, discard outer leaves, and cook greens whenever possible to kill the parasite. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, nausea, and cramps, and with a 2-week incubation period, more cases may still emerge. While investigators hunt for a specific source, past outbreaks point to other produce like cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas, and green onions. Stay safe: wash everything, cook when you can…
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