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Nearly 600 cases of Cyclosporiasis reported in Michigan on Fourth of July
WXYZ Channel 7 • • general
Key Points:
- Michigan has seen a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases, rising from 170 on June 30 to 572 by July 4, with the highest numbers in Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland, and Livingston counties.
- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has not yet identified a specific produce grower, supplier, or produce type as the source of the outbreak.
- Cyclosporiasis is caused by the Cyclospora parasite and is linked to contaminated produce such as bagged salad mixes, fresh cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas, and green onions.
- MDHHS advises restaurants and consumers to thoroughly wash or cook leafy greens, herbs, and other implicated produce to reduce infection risk, emphasizing that cooking is the safest option.
- Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and low-grade fever, and individuals experiencing these symptoms are urged to seek medical care promptly.
