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Michigan Faces Cyclospora Surge; Health Officials Warn and Guide Precautions

Michigan has 1,562 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22 (44 hospitalizations), with the source of the outbreak still under investigation and cases concentrated across several counties. Health officials and the CDC urge anyone with GI symptoms to seek care and follow food-safety guidelines, including cooking produce to 158°F or higher, washing fresh produce thoroughly, and maintaining strong kitchen hygiene. Foods previously linked to Cyclospora outbreaks include bagged salads, cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions, with specific handling tips provided for high-risk groups.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|

#cyclosporiasis #food-safety #health

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce expands to Arizona and beyond

Health officials say a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce is expanding, with Arizona reporting 10 cases as dozens of states investigate. Symptoms can last weeks and include explosive diarrhea, nausea and loss of appetite; the infection is treatable with antibiotics. The CDC notes hundreds of confirmed cases and many more awaiting confirmation, likely tied to imported fruits and vegetables. Contamination can occur at multiple points in the farm-to-fork chain, and handwashing with soap and water remains essential, though the produce is not to be avoided altogether accepted—just properly handled and, when possible, cooked.

via FOX 10 Phoenix|

#arizona #cdc #cyclosporiasis

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US humanitarian worker in the DRC tests positive for Bundibugyo Ebola

A US citizen working for a humanitarian group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to the CDC. The agency is coordinating with the patient’s employer and partners to identify high-risk contacts and prevent further transmission. The DRC outbreak has climbed to about 1,830 confirmed cases with 648 deaths, while the risk to the US public and travelers remains very low and no cases have been reported in the United States.

via CNN|

#cdc #drc #ebola

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Guggenheim Among 31 Upper East Side Buildings Linked to Legionella Outbreak

New York City health officials say 31 Upper East Side buildings, including the Guggenheim, have cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella amid an ongoing outbreak. Some sites have already been cleaned; 183 towers have been tested. The outbreak has produced 46 Legionnaires’ disease cases with 22 hospitalizations across ZIP codes 10128, 10028, and 10075, with no deaths reported. Authorities will continue culture analyses and genome sequencing to identify live bacteria and match strains to patients, and more towers are to be remediated by the weekend. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to seek medical care if symptoms appear.

via Gothamist|

#cooling-towers #health #legionella

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Michigan Braces for Rapid Cyclosporiasis Surge as Cases Climb Over 1,500

Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak is expanding rapidly, with 1,562 confirmed cases and at least 44 hospitalizations as of July 10, 2026, rising about 20–30% daily and likely undercounted due to testing gaps and asymptomatic cases. The source remains unidentified, and transmission is foodborne rather than person-to-person. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and dehydration, and most patients improve with antibiotic treatment such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, though severe cases can last weeks. Preventive guidance emphasizes thoroughly washing and cooking produce (158°F or higher kills the parasite) and careful handling; washing alone does not reliably eliminate cyclospora. Stool testing options include an inexpensive O&P test (3–5 days results) and the faster, more expensive BIOFIRE panel (about a day). Pets cannot get cyclosporiasis from humans, but public health officials urge cautious food sourcing and hygiene while investigators seek the outbreak’s source.

via Detroit Free Press|

#cyclosporiasis #health #michigan

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NY Ramps Up Cooling Tower Testing Amid Legionnaires' Outbreak

New York City is contending with a Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to cooling towers, with 46 cases and about 22 hospitalizations. The health department has launched an aggressive effort to test the area’s water towers and requires buildings to disinfect cooling towers after any positive test. Residents are advised to monitor for symptoms and seek care if needed; officials note masking and keeping windows closed may help in the epicenter, and warming temperatures could worsen future outbreaks.

via BBC|

#cooling-towers #health #legionella

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Cyclospora Outbreak Expands Across 31 States as Produce-Linked Illnesses Surge

Nearly 3,000 people across 31 states have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasite, with 843 confirmed U.S.-acquired cases and 86 hospitalizations. Michigan reports the most cases (about 1,562), and investigators are trying to determine if multiple outbreaks share a common source. Cyclosporiasis is usually linked to fresh produce and causes severe, explosive watery diarrhea weeks after exposure; treatment is antibiotics (often Bactrim) and fluids, with around 10% requiring hospitalization. No deaths or recalls have been reported, and no single source has been identified yet, though cilantro, lettuce, and other produce have historically been implicated. Outbreaks typically peak in summer and are being actively investigated by health agencies.

via NBC News|

#cdc #cyclosporiasis #foodborne-illness

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Pa. measles outbreak tops 100, reaching York County

Pennsylvania has surpassed 100 measles cases this year, with 89 tied to a Lebanon County outbreak that has spread to six other counties, Lancaster County serving as the epicenter and York County now affected; officials warn the true case count may be higher due to underreporting as vaccination rates fall, while 20 pop-up clinics have administered 594 MMR doses and 14 hospitalizations have occurred; public health experts caution the U.S. could lose measles elimination status if trends continue.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#health #lancaster-county #measles

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Cyclospora outbreak drives surge of diarrhoea cases across US states

A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has spread across at least 17 US states, with 145 cases reported May 1–June 16 and nearly 1,000 Michigan cases in a two-week span, though no deaths have been reported. The illness causes frequent, watery, and sometimes explosive diarrhoea and infection comes from contaminated food or water; person-to-person transmission is not typical. The source hasn’t been identified, though past outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce like bagged salads and herbs. Prevention tips include thorough washing of greens and, in some cases, cooking produce; the FDA notes rinsing may be unlikely to remove the parasite, while the CDC still recommends it. Because many infections go untested, the true number is likely higher and about 20 people have been hospitalized so far.”,

via BBC|

#cyclospora #diarrhoea #foodborne-illness

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Tracing Legionella on the Upper East Side: a map of cooling towers

Gothamist mapped 203 active cooling towers in Carnegie Hill/Yorkville—the outbreak zone—and found the health department has identified 160 in the same area. About 55% of towers had Legionella test results filed in 2026, with roughly half not inspected for more than a year, mirroring citywide inspection gaps. Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to publish the locations of towers testing positive as results become available. Officials aim to inspect all nearly 5,000 towers citywide at least once annually, but staffing shortages hinder progress. The outbreak has sickened 36 people with 22 hospitalized; cooling towers can spread Legionella via mist, so residents with flu-like symptoms near affected towers should seek medical care.

via Gothamist|

#cooling-towers #legionnaires #local

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New York’s Cyclospora Outbreak Expands as NY Nears 400 Cases

Health officials say a cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened hundreds nationwide, with nearly 400 cases in New York since May. Most infections have been reported in New York City, while Michigan and Ohio have the highest totals overall. The New York State Department of Health, in coordination with the CDC and FDA, is trying to identify exposure sources and asks confirmed cases to list foods purchased. Most people recover on their own, but dehydration or prolonged symptoms require medical care; no Rochester-area cases have been confirmed yet.

via 13wham.com|

#cyclosporiasis #foodborne #health

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Mom of three battles lingering cyclosporiasis as outbreak grows

A Detroit mom of three was diagnosed with cyclosporiasis after days of nausea, vomiting and fatigue, losing about 10 pounds in five days; her symptoms have lingered for weeks, and her treatment is complicated by a Bactrim allergy, while health officials investigate a rising outbreak tied to contaminated produce.

via USA Today|

#antibiotic-allergy #cyclosporiasis #diarrhea

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Historic cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Michigan and neighboring states as CDC hunts source

Michigan and several states are contending with a record cyclosporiasis outbreak, with Michigan reporting over 1,200 cases and about 40 hospitalizations and Ohio more than 500 cases; federal health officials are investigating the source as the parasite spreads during the May–August outbreak season. Cyclosporiasis causes weeks-long watery, explosive diarrhea and is typically treated with antibiotics; thorough washing of fresh produce is advised, though it may not fully eliminate risk. No deaths have been reported.

via Fox News|

#cdc #cyclospora #health

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Taco Bell temporarily removes fresh toppings as parasite outbreak spreads

Taco Bell locations nationwide are pulling lettuce, cilantro/onion, pico de gallo and guacamole amid a surge in cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora) cases across multiple states; officials say the source of the outbreak hasn’t been identified and it’s unclear whether customers have fallen ill, but signs indicate a temporary recall of certain produce as health departments investigate and advise thorough washing and safe handling of fresh produce.

via New York Post|

#cyclospora #cyclosporiasis #health

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Cyclospora Surfaces in Massachusetts as Outbreak Investigations Continue

Massachusetts has reported Cyclospora, a hard-to-detect parasite that causes weeks-long diarrhea and is tougher to diagnose and treat than typical foodborne illnesses; chemicals used to kill common bacteria may not kill Cyclospora, and the CDC says MA is among more than a dozen states with cases since May, while Michigan has seen a surge of more than 900 cases. Investigations are ongoing to identify the source.

via The Boston Globe|

#cyclospora #health #infectious-disease