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Cyclospora Surge Linked to Lettuce | Bangor News
Cyclospora infections are surging this year, with 2026 potentially becoming the worst on record — and Michigan is ground zero, reporting over 3,300 cases. Investigators point to lettuce and salad greens as the likely culprit, urging consumers to buy whole heads, discard outer leaves, and wash thoroughly — or avoid bagged lettuce and pre-made kits. This microscopic parasite thrives in warm weather and spreads via contaminated produce, with experts blaming both improved detection and climate change for the spike. The CDC has logged over 1,600 confirmed U.S. cases since May, from 34 states. Even…
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