Michigan Lettuce Outbreak Explained | Lansing News

Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak just hit 3,000 confirmed cases — and it’s spreading fast. Health officials are pointing to lettuce and salad greens as the likely source, though no specific brand has been confirmed. With symptoms taking days to appear and a complex food supply chain, the investigation is underway, interviewing over a thousand sick individuals. Experts urge caution: buy whole heads, discard outer leaves, wash greens thoroughly, and cook if possible — because heat kills the parasite. Even “pre-washed” isn’t safe — wash everything yourself. 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/52b174226a8e3331