'Explosive Diarrhea' Outbreak Linked to Fruit, Salad

Federal and state health officials identified high-risk produce that has contributed to cyclosporiasis outbreaks in the past.

Cyclosporiasis is caused by a tiny parasite in the intestines that causes prolonged or relapsing diarrhea.

An estimated 145 people fell ill from cyclosporiasis between May 1 and June 16 across 17 states, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national surveillance tracker.
Since then, the state of Michigan has reported cases rising to 572 as of July 4, up from 170 on June 30, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Cyclosporiasis is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, according to CDC officials, and people can become infected through the consumption of food or water tainted with feces.

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