Michigan Cyclospora Surpasses 1,562 Cases: Skip Bagged Salads Until Recall Is Issued

Michigan Cyclospora surpasses 1,562 cases as the state reports a growing outbreak with no identified contaminated food source or recall issued. As of Friday, July 10, Michigan’s confirmed count reached 1,562 cases and 44 hospitalizations, making it the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in the state’s recorded history. The outbreak has been spreading since June 22, with the case total rising by more than 300 in one day to 1,562 from 1,251 reported on July 9, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services dashboard updated that morning. The article notes structural reasons the true number of infections may be higher. CDC guidance highlighted in the report says standard stool tests often miss Cyclospora unless a specific additional order is placed. Public health officials urged residents to skip pre-washed bagged salad mixes, choose whole lettuce heads, and cook fresh herbs and green onions when possible while FDA traceback investigations continue.