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102 in Michigan hospitalized with cyclosporiasis. Restaurants respond - Detroit Free Press

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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Ken Alltucker
102 in Michigan hospitalized with cyclosporiasis. Restaurants respond - Detroit Free Press
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Michigan is experiencing a significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection linked to fresh produce, with over 100 hospitalizations reported. Fast food chains like Taco Bell and Chipotle are taking precautionary measures by adjusting their menus as health officials investigate the source.

Hear this story The outbreak of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, across the nation continued to grow Thursday, July 15. The Michigan health department reported 4,312 cases and 121 hospitalizations since June 22. As cases continue to rise without a clear outbreak source, some restaurants are responding. Taco Bell said it proactively whittled its menu, eliminating lettuce and cilantro from some locations. Chipotle shares fell 5% on Wednesday, July 15, amid a national wave of cyclosporiasis infections. At least 102 people in Michigan have been hospitalized since June 22 in an outbreak of cyclosporiasis , a parasitic infection that causes watery and sometimes explosive diarrhea, the state health department reported Thursday, July 16.

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