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Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Tops 700 Cases, Spreads Nationwide

7/9/2026

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Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has topped 700 cases, the highest in state history.
CDC and health agencies have confirmed 145 cases in 17 states and are investigating.
Symptoms such as watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and weight loss have prompted officials to advise washing and cooking produce, including bagged salads, cilantro, basil, raspberries, and green onions.
There have been 36 hospitalizations in Michigan and 20 in Illinois among the confirmed cases.

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Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has topped 700 cases, the highest in state history.
CDC and health agencies have confirmed 145 cases in 17 states and are investigating.
Symptoms such as watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and weight loss have prompted officials to advise washing and cooking produce, including bagged salads, cilantro, basil, raspberries, and green onions.
There have been 36 hospitalizations in Michigan and 20 in Illinois among the confirmed cases.