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Michigan Confirms Its First Human Eastern Equine Encephalitis Case Since 2021 with No Animal Warning First

Michigan confirmed a Roscommon County EEE case, its first human infection since 2021. No animal cases have been detected in the state this year.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

Michigan Cyclosporiasis Total Hits 14,277 Cases and 335 Hospitalizations as State Says New Reports Are Slowing

Michigan reports 14,277 cyclosporiasis cases and 335 hospitalizations. State officials say new case reports are noticeably slowing after a record summer outbreak.

Medical Daily · Aug 21

Michigan Confirms First Two Deaths in Record Cyclospora Outbreak as CDC Tally Still Shows None

Michigan has reported the first two US deaths tied to the 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak. Both people had underlying conditions. Here is what the current data show.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

Michigan Is Battling Two Major Outbreaks at Once: A Cyclospora Surge Past 5,000 Cases and a Persistent Measles Presence

Michigan surpassed 5,000 Cyclospora cases by July 17, 2026, linked to Taco Bell lettuce from Taylor Farms, while also managing one of the nation's highest measles burdens.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

Michigan Identifies Lettuce as Likely Cyclospora Source as FDA Tracks Five Active Outbreaks

Cyclospora outbreak hits 34 states. Michigan names lettuce as a likely source after 3,309 cases. CDC confirms 1,645 cases; FDA tracking five separate investigations.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Cyclosporiasis parasite West Virginia outbreak: Is lettuce, green salad behind the surge in 'explosive diarrhea' cases as Michigan tops 2,600 infections?

West Virginia Cyclosporiasis parasite: A major cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak has sickened more than 2,600 people in Michigan, with health officials investigating lettuce and salad greens as the possible source. The symptoms of cyclosporiasis parasite include watery diarrhea and stomach cramps, which can last weeks. The CDC said cases have now…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Michigan Officials Released Specific Produce Washing Instructions During the Cyclospora Outbreak

Michigan health officials released produce-specific Cyclospora washing instructions as cases hit 1,562. Here is exactly what to do for lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and more.

Medical Daily · Jul 11

Michigan's Cyclospora Outbreak Jumped Again Overnight, Now at 1,562 Cases Across 43 Counties

Michigan's Cyclospora outbreak hit 1,562 cases in 43 counties on July 10. The U.S. total is nearing 3,000 across 31 states. No food source has been identified. Here is the latest.

Medical Daily · Jul 11

Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Surges to 1,251 Cases After Massive One-Day Spike, Now 25 Times the State's Annual Average

Michigan's Cyclospora outbreak surged to 1,251 cases on July 9 — 25 times the state's annual average. The food source remains unknown. Here is what residents need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 10

Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Tops 992 Cases in Two Weeks, Nearly 20 Times the State Average

Michigan reports 992 Cyclospora cases since June 22 — 20x the annual average. Outbreak spans 8 counties and multiple states with no food source found yet.

Medical Daily · Jul 10