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Michigan health department reports first two deaths in cyclospora outbreak

The victims, both with pre‑existing health conditions, died amid a multistate outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce, the largest of its kind in the United States.

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Michigan Health Department announced on Aug 3, 2026, that two residents died from cyclospora, marking the first U.S. fatalities in the outbreak. The multistate event has infected more than 11,000 people nationwide and is being investigated by the CDC.

Michigan Health Department announced on Monday, Aug 3, 2026, that two people in the state died from cyclospora infection.6,5,4,3,2,1 Both deceased individuals had underlying health conditions.5 The deaths are the first fatalities linked to the current cyclospora outbreak in the United States.6,3,2,1

The outbreak is a multistate cyclosporiasis event that has sickened thousands of Americans.6 Nationwide case counts have exceeded 11,000.2 In Michigan, cases have been associated with contaminated lettuce.4

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the outbreak.3 Federal authorities have not yet identified the source of the outbreak.6 The outbreak is the largest cyclospora outbreak recorded in the United States.1

Why it matters

  • Cyclospora is a parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness characterized by diarrhea.4

  • The multistate outbreak began weeks earlier and has affected thousands across the country.6

  • The CDC’s investigation aims to determine the contamination source and prevent further spread.3

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