Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
Cyclosporiasis in Michigan: Cases declining, lettuce guidance lifted
Michigan’s health department says reports of new cyclosporiasis cases have slowed enough that lettuce guidance can be lifted.
Michigan’s health department says reports of new cyclosporiasis cases have slowed enough that lettuce guidance can be lifted.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan cyclosporiasis caseload continues to climb to 7,664; 160 people hospitalized
Michigan's Cyclosporiasis caseload continues to climb with another 493 confirmed instances of residents contracting the parasite.
Michigan's Cyclosporiasis caseload continues to climb with another 493 confirmed instances of residents contracting the parasite.
Cyclosporiasis Michigan outbreak: Case count at 7,171 Wednesday
The Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan continues to expand, with cases topping more than 7,000 cases Wednesday.
The Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan continues to expand, with cases topping more than 7,000 cases Wednesday.
Cyclospora lawsuit against Taco Bell, Taylor Farms filed by Michigan couple
The couple, who live near Durand, just west of Flint, say they became seriously ill after eating contaminated lettuce at their local Taco Bell.
The couple, who live near Durand, just west of Flint, say they became seriously ill after eating contaminated lettuce at their local Taco Bell.
Cyclosporiasis Michigan outbreak: Case count at 6,571 Tuesday
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continue to be reported, with more than 400 new cases reported Tuesday.
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continue to be reported, with more than 400 new cases reported Tuesday.
Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Cyclosporiasis: FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample provided 'false positive'
On Sunday the FDA said that laboratory experts re-reviewed sample results for Cyclospora and found that it was a false positive, in a statement released Sunday.
On Sunday the FDA said that laboratory experts re-reviewed sample results for Cyclospora and found that it was a false positive, in a statement released Sunday.
Cyclosporiasis Michigan outbreak: Cases cross 6,000 this week
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continue to be reported, with more than 1,000 new cases reported over the weekend. Here's the latest on the outbreak.
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continue to be reported, with more than 1,000 new cases reported over the weekend. Here's the latest on the outbreak.
Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands
Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.
Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.
Metro Detroit shoppers turn to local growers amid cyclospora outbreak
One way those looking for groceries are avoiding the cyclospora parasite is purchasing food as local as they can. That includes going to the Brother Nature Produce farm on Rosa Parks Boulevard.
One way those looking for groceries are avoiding the cyclospora parasite is purchasing food as local as they can. That includes going to the Brother Nature Produce farm on Rosa Parks Boulevard.