Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC
Health officials say the parasite outbreak has sickened more than 1,200 people in Michigan, with no evidence of spread to Canada.
- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 992 cyclosporiasis cases as of Wednesday, July 8, 2026, marking a dramatic surge since the outbreak began June 22.
- Health officials have not identified a specific grower, supplier, or produce type as the outbreak's source, though investigations are ongoing across Michigan and 28 other states.
- Frequent, watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps are common symptoms, with illnesses lasting from a few days to over a month; approximately 40 hospitalizations have been reported due to dehydration.
- Officials confirmed 29 West Michigan cases on Tuesday, with the outbreak concentrated in Southeast Michigan and affecting at least 18 states nationwide.
- MDHHS recommends that entities preparing raw produce buy whole heads of lettuce, wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and cook leafy greens when possible to prevent infection.
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DETROIT — Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, continue to rise in Michigan, surpassing 1,000 infections, with the southeastern part of the state remaining the hardest hit. On Thursday, July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 1,251 cases […] The post Michigan surpasses 1,000 cases of cyclosporiasis; southeastern part of the state is the hardest hit appeared first on Latino D…
In several U.S. states, unusually many people are currently suffering from severe diarrhea. The symptoms can last for weeks.
Outbreak of parasite causing weeks-long diarrhea infects nearly 1K in Michigan
parasitic infection that causes weeks of watery diarrhea has infected nearly 1,000 people in Michigan. The size of the outbreak makes it the largest in Michigan history and one of the nation’s largest in years. The source of the cyclospora infections hasn’t been determined, but investigations into similar illnesses are underway in 28 other states,...
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