The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported over 17,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States.
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak attributed to contaminated lettuce imported from Mexico has sickened over 17,000 people, according to recent data from the CDC. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to the CDC, over 17,180 cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in the U.S. The CDC also confirmed that 11,844 cases are still under investigation. The CDC also confirmed that 517 people have been hospitalized as a result of the outbreak. The parasite, Cyclospora, causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms and spreads through contaminated food or water. Symptoms can last for several weeks. According to recent data, Michigan and Ohio are the most affected states, with the former reporting two deaths. The parasite was traced to…Open
After a drop in demand driven by a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, California growers are plowing lettuce back into the soil and laying off workers.
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.
Michigan health officials report two deaths and over 11,000 cases in a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with contaminated lettuce identified as a potential source.
Michigan health officials report two deaths and over 11,000 cases in a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with contaminated lettuce identified as a potential source. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Two Michigan residents have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, marking rare fatalities linked to the ongoing parasite outbreak, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. State officials reported 11,234 cases as of August 3, an increase of 461 since July 31, with 193 hospitalizations recorded as of July 30, far above Michigan’s typical annual total of about 50 cases. DETAIL: Health officials said the illness is generally not life-threatening, but dehydration and other complications can be severe, particularly for…Open
The cyclospora outbreak continues to be of concern for health care professionals after a separate outbreak with no known origin sickened 32 people. The second outbreak comes as nearly 12,000 people across the U.S. have been affected by the parasite. Dr. Robert Redfield, a former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” to discuss. #cyclospora #outbreak #CDC Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
