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Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases; patients had underlying conditions
Updated on: August 3, 2026 / 4:41 PM EDT / CBS Detroit
TL;DR
- Two Michigan residents with significant underlying health conditions have died from cyclosporiasis.
- Cyclosporiasis deaths are uncommon in the U.S., and experts state these fatalities should not cause widespread alarm.
- Dehydration caused by the parasite can be dangerous for people with multiple health conditions.
- Michigan has reported 11,234 cases of cyclosporiasis as of August 3rd, with 193 hospitalizations as of July 30th.
- The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit in Canada is advising residents to take precautions when traveling to Michigan due to increased cases linked to travel there.
- Common symptoms include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.
- Michigan health officials suggest washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly, scrubbing firm produce, cutting away bruised areas, and refrigerating cut produce promptly.
- Lettuce and salad greens were identified as potential sources, and a lettuce supplier to Taco Bell was linked to the outbreak.
- A CBS News poll indicated that four in 10 Americans are buying or eating less produce due to the outbreak.