Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Explained | Oakland News

Michigan’s grappling with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak—over 2,600 cases and 44 hospitalizations—with hotspots in southeast Michigan including Detroit. First flagged June 29, officials suspect contaminated food as the source but haven’t identified a specific product or supplier yet. The parasite, typically spread via tainted produce like berries or greens, is hitting mostly adults aged 30–39. This isn’t isolated: 31 other states are reporting cases, with New York and Ohio leading the pack. The CDC confirms 843 U.S. cases but warns numbers are likely higher due to reporting delays. Treatment is a 10-day antibiotic course. Stay safe by washing produce thoroughly, trimming damaged parts, refrigerating pre-cut items, and always washing hands before handling raw fruits and veggies. 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/66e08f53a117911b