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Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC
Health officials said the outbreak has sickened more than 1,200 people and is being traced to contaminated produce.
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, with the agency investigating more than 1,500 additional reports.
- Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, which typically peaks during summer months between May 1 and Aug. 31, spreading through contaminated produce rather than person-to-person.
- Michigan has been hit hardest, reporting 1,562 cases as of Friday, while an NBC News tally shows nearly 3,000 cases nationwide and at least 86 people have been hospitalized.
- The Food and Drug Administration remains 'actively engaged' with state partners, though no recalls have been issued, while Michigan health officials advise washing or cooking produce to reduce infection risk.
- Tracking the illness is challenging because the parasite's long incubation period means people often consume contaminated food weeks before falling ill; Dr. Michael Cappello of the Yale School of Public Health stated robust surveillance is essential for prevention.
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At this stage, Canada has no reason to worry about the significant increase in cyclosporosis cases in Michigan.
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