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As cyclospora disease surges to record cases, Michigan officials believe eye lettuce may be to blame

July 15, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Infections with Cyclospora, the parasite that causes diarrhea, are surging, with state data showing 2026 is already the worst year for reported cases nationwide. Lettuce sold at a store in San Francisco, California, U.S., Wednesday, June 17 (Bloomberg) More than 30 states have reported infections this year, with the latest data from those states showing … Read more

‘Explosive diarrhea’ causes parasite to spread in U.S., source still unclear

July 10, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

A dangerous parasite that causes explosive diarrhea is spreading across the Midwest, and federal health officials are investigating the yet-to-be-determined source of the outbreak. Infections are concentrated in the southeastern region of the state. (Representative image/Pexel) Michigan, the state with the highest number of infections, recorded 1,251 cases of cyclosporiasis on Thursday, a 26% increase … Read more