Michigan Health Officials Report Two Deaths Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Lettuce
Michigan health officials have reported two deaths related to the state's largest cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has been linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced that the individuals who died had significant underlying health conditions that may have been exacerbated by cyclosporiasis and dehydration. The outbreak, which began in late June, has resulted in 11,234 cases in Michigan, marking an 8% increase from the previous week. The outbreak has also led to 193 hospitalizations in the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating the outbreak, which has affected nine states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and others. Taylor Farms has temporarily shut down its processing facility in Mexico and issued a recall of its iceberg lettuce. 
