Health
Michigan reports first cyclosporiasis deaths, cases pass 11,000
The deaths coincide with a surge in infections linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico, while critics argue federal budget cuts are hindering the response.
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foodborne illness
Health
CDC investigates surge of cyclosporiasis cases across 18 US states
Health officials are monitoring an outbreak of the intestinal parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis across 31 states. Investigators have not yet identified a specific source for the surge in cases.