Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to 11,508 in ongoing outbreak

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to 11,508 in ongoing outbreak  Reuters

More than 22,000 cases of the food-borne illness cyclosporiasis have been reported across 45 states. Adrienne Walling, prevention specialist for the Washtenaw County Health Department in Michigan, joins CBS News to discuss.

The deceased had 'significant underlying health conditions,' according to the state

According to the CDC, people become infected after eating food or drinking water contaminated with human faeces containing the parasite.

World The outbreak of the intestinal illness has been linked to iceberg lettuce from some operations in central Mexico, but authorities are still seeking other potential sources. Lettuce is displayed for sale at a grocery store in Washington, DC, US on Jul 24, 2026. (File photo: Reuters/Nathan Howard) 04 Aug 2026 07:06

In our news wrap Monday, health officials in Michigan reported the first deaths in the U.S. related to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, more than two dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its latest tariffs and officials in southern Ukraine say Russia dropped eight glide bombs in a span of 90 minutes, killing

Victims of the disgustingly diarrhea-inducing cyclospora outbreak can expect to collect tens of thousands of dollars for their suffering in the coming months, experts told The Post on Monday.

The first two deaths have been reported in the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, the state's health department announced Monday.

Michigan reports first 2 US deaths connected with cyclosporiasis outbreak  USA Today

Michigan has recorded the nation's first two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has infected at least 11,234 people in the state.

Michigan health officials just reported the first two deaths from the state’s ongoing outbreak of the explosive diarrhea-causing foodborne illness cyclosporiasis, marking the first fatalities reported in the U.S. since the surge of cases began earlier this year.The deceased patients had “significant underlying health c

Michigan health officials confirmed on Monday the first two deaths linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting nine states, marking the first fatalities associated with the foodborne parasite as federal and state investigators continue working to identify the full scope of the outbreak. The Michigan Department of H

They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.

The outbreak has been linked to lettuce sourced from central Mexico. Santiago Urquijo/Getty Images Two deaths have been confirmed in the cyclosporiasis outbreak. The parasite, cyclospora, doesn't usually kill people, but it can cause severe dehydration. People with compromised immune systems and elderly adults should

US sees first fatalities due to intestinal illness, though both had significant ​underlying health conditions Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state’s health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest US outbreak ⁠of the intestinal illness. Both ⁠individuals had sign

The two individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration, according to medical records.

Michigan Reports Two Deaths In Ongoing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak  huffpost.com

The patients had “significant underlying health conditions” that may have contributed to their deaths, health officials said.

Michigan Reports 2 Deaths In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak  forbes.com

Two people in Michigan have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Monday.

Aug 3 - Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak of the intestinal illness.

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