The Diarrhea Lettuce Is Officially Killing People
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A deadly outbreak of an explosive diarrhea-causing parasite has claimed at least two lives in Michigan, marking the first reported fatalities linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recorded over 18,000 confirmed or under investigation cases across 45 states, with Michigan accounting for the majority of the cases.
The cyclosporiasis, caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, results in watery and frequent diarrhea. While there are treatments available, including sulfonamides, the illness can prove fatal, particularly in those with pre-existing conditions. Michigan has been particularly hard hit, with nearly 11,000 cases and nearly 200 hospitalizations.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implicated iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms, a company with ties to the Trump administration and potential use of prison labor. Despite the FDA's earlier declaration of the outbreak being under control in July, cases have surged more than tenfold since then.
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