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Michigan Faces Challenges in Managing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Amid Federal Funding Cuts

Michigan Faces Challenges in Managing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Amid Federal Funding Cuts

Michigan is grappling with a significant cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 8,100 cases reported, making it the hardest-hit state in a nine-state outbreak. The outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms and served at Taco Bell, has been exacerbated by federal funding cuts. These cuts, initiated by the Trump administration in 2025, have reduced Michigan's infectious disease workforce by 23 and county health staff by 123. The state is struggling to manage the outbreak due to limited resources and communication issues with federal agencies. Health officials are borrowing staff from other areas to investigate the outbreak's causes, beyond the identified lettuce link.
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Michigan battles massive outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts

Michigan battles massive outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts

By Julie Steenhuysen and Tom Polansek CHICAGO, July 25 (Reuters) - Two weeks before the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its cyclosporiasis health warning on July 14, Michigan warned of an unusually large outbreak of parasitic disease that was causing explosive diarrhea.
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US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states

US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states

July 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. FDA and the CDC are widening their investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after identifying cases in four additional states.
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2 confirmed Cyclospora cases reported in Sarasota. How to avoid it

2 confirmed Cyclospora cases reported in Sarasota. How to avoid it

Two confirmed cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis have been reported in Sarasota County, with two more in neighboring Manatee County.
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Expands to Nine U.S. States, Linked to Contaminated Lettuce

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Expands to Nine U.S. States, Linked to Contaminated Lettuce

A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce has expanded to nine U.S. states, according to the CDC. The outbreak, initially reported in five states, now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. The CDC has identified 1,947 cases linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, with illnesses reported from June 22 to July 20. Health departments in these states have reported over 12,000 cases this summer, with Michigan being the hardest hit. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the outbreak.
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Cyclospora cases on the rise in Palm Beach County. How to stay safe

Cyclospora cases on the rise in Palm Beach County. How to stay safe

People can become infected by the Cyclospora parasite by eating contaminated produce or water. It's on the rise in Palm Beach County.
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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials have linked four more states to an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
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FDA Identifies New Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Unspecified Product

FDA Identifies New Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Unspecified Product

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the identification of a new cyclospora outbreak linked to an unspecified product. The FDA is conducting a traceback investigation to determine the source of the outbreak. This development is part of several ongoing investigations into cyclospora outbreaks across the country, including one associated with iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which has led to thousands of illnesses in states such as Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Cyclospora is a parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 1,645 confirmed cases since May 1, with 141 hospitalizations. However, state health departments have reported higher numbers, indicating potential underreporting.
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Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says

Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says

July 23 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms has temporarily shut down the Central Mexico processing facility that U.S. health officials have linked to an ongoing multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, an industry source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
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Sarasota hospital sees rise in explosive diarrhea illness concerns

Sarasota hospital sees rise in explosive diarrhea illness concerns

Sarasota hospital sees rise in cyclospora concerns amid explosive diarrhea outbreak.
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4,200+ Cyclosporiasis cases in 41 states. How many in Jacksonville?

4,200+ Cyclosporiasis cases in 41 states. How many in Jacksonville?

A nationwide Cyclosporiasis outbreak has resulted in nearly 4,200 confirmed cases across 41 states. Here's what we know.
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FDA investigating second, smaller cyclosporiasis outbreak

FDA investigating second, smaller cyclosporiasis outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak that is not connected to the one linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.