Health officials in Michigan investigating thousands of cases cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes “explosive diarrhea,” said Monday that current results point to “lettuce or salad greens” as a potential source of the outbreak.
Still, “other food items cannot be completely ruled out,” a release from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said, and “no specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified as the source.”
The update comes as Michigan reported 2,640 cases of the infection so far. That’s compared to the 40 or 50 cases Michigan typically records annually.
In Illinois, cases are nearing 200, a report from WTTW said, with 47 probably cases in Chicago. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 31 states have reported cases of cyclosporiasis so far, and 86 people have been hospitalized.
The CDC added that people who became sick with the parasite did so after eating food in the U.S., and did not report any travel during the 14 days before symptoms started.
“Although we do not have a definite product identified as the source of the outbreak, we want to let Michiganders know what we have learned so far so they can take steps to protect their families,” MDHHS chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, said in a release. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation. We will continue to provide updates as we learn more.”
How does Cyclosporiasis spread?
Cyclospora is a parasite that infects the intestines, MDHHS said, and is known for causing watery diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps. It is often contracted by eating or drinking something contaminated with the parasite.
While the infections can be contracted from swimming in contaminated waters, such transmission is uncommon and Michigan health officials said it is “not a recognized risk factor” and “there is currently no evidence linking recreational water activities to this outbreak.”
“While people should always avoid swallowing recreational water, foodborne exposure – particularly exposure to contaminated produce – remains the primary focus of this outbreak investigation,” the MDHHS said.
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