More than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases reported in 41 states: CDC
A record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread across 41 states, with the CDC reporting over 11,500 total cases.
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What happened
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that cyclosporiasis cases have reached an all-time high, affecting 41 states. Infections in Michigan have climbed to over 7,000, representing a 9% increase in that state. Recalls of lettuce have been initiated in South Carolina as health authorities investigate the transmission of the parasite.
Coverage from The New York Times, Reuters, ABC News, The Washington Post, The Hill, WAFB, The State, and the Detroit Free Press emphasizes the rapid surge of cases and the logistical challenges of tracking the contamination through the food supply. Reporting focuses on the CDC’s effort to reconcile national data with state-level tallies. Future updates are expected to address the specific sources of contamination as the CDC continues its investigation.
Coverage does not yet specify if additional recalls or health advisories will be issued for regions beyond South Carolina and Michigan.
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Who reported it (9)
- Lettuce tied to the diarrhea parasite outbreak recalled in SC. Here’s what to know The State · 62d ago
- ‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases increase across Louisiana WAFB · 62d ago
- What we still don't know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 62d ago
- Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to over 7,000, state health officials say Reuters · 62d ago
- Cyclospora cases in US hit all time high The Hill · 62d ago
- Cyclosporiasis infections up 9% in Michigan Detroit Free Press · 62d ago
- Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply? The New York Times · 62d ago
- CDC catches up to state tallies of cyclosporiasis cases as illness surges The Washington Post · 62d ago
- More than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases reported in 41 states: CDC ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 62d ago
Questions people are asking
How many cases have been reported?
The CDC reports more than 11,500 cases of cyclosporiasis across 41 states.
Are there specific food items being recalled?
Lettuce has been identified in a recall in South Carolina.
How does the parasite spread?
According to coverage from The New York Times, the parasite spreads through human feces, though the specific path into the food supply remains under investigation.
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