Cyclospora Outbreak Turns Deadly as Michigan Reports First Fatalities

Two Michiganders have died from cyclosporiasis in what officials call the year’s first outbreak-related fatalities, as the U.S. grapples with a record-spreading cyclospora problem across 45 states, with thousands of confirmed and pending cases; the largest cluster is linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, though other outbreaks lack identified sources. Vulnerable populations face higher risk, while authorities urge thorough handwashing and washing produce to reduce infection risk.