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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 8, 2026
· 5 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s largest in years.
No deaths have been reported and the source of the cyclospora infe...
Key takeaway On Wednesday, the state reported the number had grown to 992, including about 40 hospitalizations.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents may be wondering if this outbreak could impact their community, given the parasite's presence in neighboring states. While the current outbreak is centered in Michigan and Ohio, the fact that investigations are underway in 28 other states, including potential cases just across state lines, suggests that the parasite's reach could be broader. As the state with the largest number of cyclospora cases in the region, Michigan's experience may hold lessons for Minnesota's public health officials, who will likely be on high alert for potential cases. The timing of the outbreak, during the summer months when produce is plentiful, also raises questions about the safety of the local food supply and the potential for contaminated fruits and vegetables to be distributed in the Twin Cities area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s largest in years.
No deaths have been reported and the source of the cyclospora infe...
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