Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Alert | Lansing News

Michigan’s facing a major spike in cyclosporiasis cases—over 570 reported, way up from the usual 50 a year. This parasite, often spread through contaminated produce, hasn’t yet been traced to a specific source. Health officials urge extreme caution: wash all fruits and veggies thoroughly with clean water, and cook whenever possible—heat above 158°F kills the bug. Leafy greens? Buy whole heads, skip outer leaves, wash the rest. Herbs like cilantro and basil? Rinse under running water and separate leaves. Raspberries? Their bumpy texture makes cleaning tough—cook them into pies or jams, or opt for frozen. Snow peas? Cook after washing. Bottom line: stay vigilant, wash, cook, and watch for updates as officials hunt down the outbreak’s origin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/566dc01d3260dc8e