Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 400-Plus in 18 U.S. States, Hospitalizing at Least 20
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 2
Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 400-Plus in 18 U.S. States, Hospitalizing at Least 20
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 2
Summary
More than 400 people across 18 states have been infected with cyclospora, and at least 20 have been hospitalized, with no deaths reported.
CDC data had listed 145 non-travel-related cases in 17 states from May 1 to June 16, but Michigan alone reported more than 300 cases on Thursday, pushing the national total sharply higher.
New York, Texas, Illinois and Michigan have the most cases so far, and New York City said reports from January through June were about double the same period last year.
Health officials have not identified the source, a notable concern because cyclospora outbreaks often peak in spring and summer and have previously been linked to fresh produce such as basil, cilantro, spinach and berries.