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Michigan Reports Two Cyclosporiasis Deaths Linked to Lettuce

8/3/2026

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Michigan officials reported two cyclosporiasis deaths on Aug. 3.
Both victims had underlying conditions that may have been worsened by the infection.
Michigan recorded 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations as of July 30.
The CDC logged over 6,700 cases and more than 400 hospitalizations nationwide.
Officials say the outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico recalled on July 17, a disease usually not life-threatening.

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Michigan officials reported two cyclosporiasis deaths on Aug. 3.
Both victims had underlying conditions that may have been worsened by the infection.
Michigan recorded 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations as of July 30.
The CDC logged over 6,700 cases and more than 400 hospitalizations nationwide.
Officials say the outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico recalled on July 17, a disease usually not life-threatening.