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1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000
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Key Points:
- Michigan has reported its first two deaths linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, involving individuals with significant underlying health conditions, according to the state's health department.
- The state has recorded over 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, with 193 hospitalizations, amid a broader outbreak affecting multiple states.
- The outbreak has been traced to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, supplied to Taco Bell, which has since ceased using this lettuce and issued a recall.
- Nationally, the CDC reports more than 18,000 cases across 45 states since May 1, with 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and 423 hospitalizations, noting that case counts may rise as investigations continue.
- The UK Health Security Agency has also observed a rise in cyclosporiasis infections among travelers returning from Mexico and advises maintaining good food and water hygiene to reduce infection risk.
