The Parasite in the Produce Aisle: Cyclospora Sweeps the Midwest

Michigan bears the brunt of a rapidly expanding intestinal parasite outbreak, as investigators race to pinpoint the contaminated crop.

A rare intestinal parasite has carved a stubborn path through the American Midwest this summer, sickening well over a thousand people and forcing a high-profile restaurant chain to strip its menus of staple garnishes. The Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak, which causes prolonged and severe diarrhea, has hit Michigan hardest, turning a microscopic pathogen into a multi-state public health emergency that has yet to find its source.

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