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Cyclosporiasis parasite: Is lettuce to blame?
Published 14 July 2026 ยท health
Synopsis 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
Synopsis 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 been reported in 31 states in the US, prompting fresh warnings about symptoms, food safety and how to reduce the risk of infection.
Published: July 14, 2026 โข 6:52 PM IST ยท Updated: July 14, 2026 โข 7:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis 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 been reported in 31 states in the US, prompting fresh warnings about symptoms, food safety and how to reduce the risk of infection.