First deaths confirmed after explosive diarrhoea outbreak - lettuce recalled

Authorities said both individuals had 'significant' underlying health conditions.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it has recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide (Picture: CDC) Two people have died following an outbreak of a parasitic infection that can cause ‘explosive diarrhoea’. The individuals, both living in Michigan, each had significant underlying heal

The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

UK health chiefs have issued a travel warning after a spike in Cyclospora “explosive diarrhoea” infections in returning holidaymakers. 67 cases have been logged across England, Scotland and Wales