ABCNEWS - People can resume regular lettuce-eating habits, Michigan health officials say
Michigan health officials said on Thursday that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - State Reports Two Deaths Linked to Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak.
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
NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - Cyclospora outbreak may involve more than lettuce, former CDC lead says
Robert Redfield told "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" there's a risk to the public right now with fresh produce and where it's purchased.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Salad greens, lettuce 'possible source' of cyclosporiasis parasite: Officials
Currently, Michigan and New York have the most cases of cyclosporiasis.
NYTIMES (Alice Callahan) - Health Officials in Michigan Identify ‘Potential Source’ of Cyclospora Outbreak
The illness, which has sickened thousands across much of the United States, is on track to contribute to the largest outbreak in recent history.