Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms and Is Taylor Farms Lettuce Safe?

Michigan cyclosporiasis is under sharp scrutiny after two deaths in the state were tied to the outbreak and Taylor Farms lettuce was recalled. (Credit: Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, marking the first reported deaths associated with the multistate foodborne illness, according to state and federal health officials.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed the deaths on Monday, noting that both individuals had significant underlying medical conditions. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is aware of the fatalities and continues to investigate the outbreak alongside state and federal partners.