michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak

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There is an ongoing expansion of a cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce, with reported deaths in the US and risks for Canadian travelers.

A significant cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce has expanded to 15 U.S. states, causing the first reported deaths in Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are actively monitoring and reporting on the outbreak’s spread and associated health risks. Canadian visitors traveling to Michigan face exposure concerns.