Cyclospora parasite outbreak infects over 18,000 across 45 states, linked to imported Mexican lettuce
A cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 18,000 people across 45 states, with Michigan reporting over 10,000 cases, according to TRT World. Health officials have tied initial infections to imported lettuce from Mexico, but say the massive case count suggests more than one contamination source. The parasite causes severe gastrointestinal illness, and officials are investigating supply chain vulnerabilities.
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- ✓Cyclospora outbreak has infected over 18,000 people across 45 states. (TRT World, 102 mainstream media articles found)
- ✓Michigan reported over 10,000 cases. (TRT World, 102 mainstream media articles found)
- ✓Initial infections were linked to imported lettuce from Mexico. (TRT World, 102 mainstream media articles found)
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- ~The massive case count suggests more than one contamination source. (TRT World reporting, reflecting health officials' assessment)
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