Summary
Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are at a record high in the U.S. in 2026, with Michigan officials investigating lettuce as a potential source.
Cyclospora Illnesses Surge to Record High in US, Michigan Officials Investigate Lettuce
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15 July 2026 at 9:16 am
Cyclospora Illnesses Surge to Record High in US, Michigan Officials Investigate Lettuce
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