State health officials in Michigan announced on July 13, 2026, that they have identified lettuces and salad greens as a potential source of the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has resulted in thousands of cases. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services stated that the investigation is ongoing, and while early results indicate lettuce or salad greens may be linked to the outbreak, officials cautioned that it is too early to rule out other food sources.
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Michigan health officials identify potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
Michigan health officials have identified lettuce and salad greens as a potential source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has affected thousands. The investigation is still ongoing, and officials warn that other food sources have not been ruled out.
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Michigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of parasite outbreak
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Michigan health officials identify potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak