Overview
- Michigan health officials confirmed on Monday that two people have died in the outbreak and said both had serious underlying health conditions that may have been worsened by Cyclospora infection and dehydration.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified more than 18,000 domestic cases this season, with state reports showing Michigan as a major hotspot with 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations.
- Federal investigators have epidemiologically linked a major cluster to shredded iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms and the company has removed and recalled some Mexican‑sourced product, but laboratory and traceback findings are still incomplete.
- The FDA disclosed that some earlier positive test results were false positives, a development that complicates source attribution because Cyclospora is hard to detect in food and fresh produce has a short shelf life.
- Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes prolonged watery diarrhea and can be severe for the very young, the elderly and immunocompromised people, and health officials are urging patients with persistent diarrhea to seek care and avoid recalled products while investigations continue.