Michigan says lettuce or salad greens may be linked to cyclospora outbreak as investigation continues

What is cyclospora?

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness. Sources say it is usually contracted by consuming contaminated food or water, especially raw fresh produce, rather than through direct person-to-person spread QuotidianoNet,infobae,N-tv.

Why haven't officials named a specific product or company?

Michigan officials said the investigation only points to lettuce or salad greens as a possible source so far, and they do not yet have enough information to identify a specific type of produce, grower or supplier. They also said other foods cannot yet be excluded NYT,Aol.

How large is the outbreak right now?

Nationally, the CDC said it had 843 confirmed domestically acquired cases in 31 states and 86 hospitalizations as of July 10. Michigan, the hardest-hit state in the provided coverage, reported 2,640 cases and 44 hospitalizations as of July 13 EL IMPARCIAL | Noti…,NYT,La Gazzetta dello S….