First deaths from ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak reported in Michigan — as cases top 11,000

The first deaths from the cyclosporiasis “explosive diarrhea” outbreak have been reported after two Michigan residents died after contracting the food-borne illness. Both patients, who are yet to be identified, had “significant underlying health conditions,” the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Food and Drug Administration believes the outbreak came from tainted iceberg...