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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 14Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 2,000 in 30 States With 80 Hospitalizations
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 14Summary
- More than 2,000 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported across over 30 states, with 80 hospitalizations in an unusual nationwide surge.
- Michigan accounts for upward of 1,500 cases, with additional spikes in Ohio and New York driving much of the increase.
- Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness, and experts say produce handling can affect infection risk.
- Washing produce is being highlighted as a key prevention step as health officials and consumers respond to the multistate outbreak.
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A parasite outbreak is sickening thousands. Is the culprit hiding in pre-packaged salads? Did recent federal policy changes leave America more vulnerable to this massive foodborne parasite outbreak? Why is Michigan the epicenter of this massive parasite outbreak with over 2,600 cases?