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- 1Former FDA chief says cyclosporiasis outbreak not under control●Cyclosporiasis outbreak not 'fully under control,' former FDA chief says
A former FDA commissioner says the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States is not 'fully under control,' raising concerns about the foodborne illness linked to contaminated produce. The intestinal infection, caused by the Cyclospora parasite, typically causes weeks of diarrhea and fatigue. Health officials are continuing to investigate the source as cases are reported across multiple states.
- 2Michigan's historic cyclospora outbreak seen as a warning●Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak may be a warning of what’s ahead
Michigan is dealing with what is described as a historic outbreak of cyclospora, a foodborne intestinal parasite. Health coverage suggests the unusually large outbreak may signal what is ahead as conditions such as changing climate and shifting food supply chains favor the spread of foodborne illness. Officials are investigating the source, and the story is drawing attention as a possible indicator of future public health challenges.