Michigan cyclosporiasis cases rise 11 per cent in a week to nearly 14,000
The outbreak has been linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico, raising concerns about the safety of fresh produce across the US.
Michigan reported a 11% rise in cyclosporiasis cases within a week, bringing the total to nearly 14,000 as of Aug 13, according to the Detroit-based health department. The outbreak has been traced back to iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico, sparking nationwide concerns about the safety of fresh produce. While Michigan health officials noted a decline in new case reports and emergency department visits, infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm from the University of Minnesota suggested the latest cases may be due to a backlog in testing.
The state previously reported two deaths linked to the outbreak, both of which had significant underlying health conditions. Wayne County accounted for the most cases at 1,794, followed by Oakland County with 1,344. People aged 30 to 39 were the most affected age group, with 2,615 infections. Despite a 73% drop in lettuce prices and a 50.1% decrease from the previous year, consumer confidence in lettuce and other fresh produce has been shaken.
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