- Outbreak now spans 31 US states with thousands of suspected cases (Michigan reported over 1,000 in a two‑week period); no deaths reported so far.
- The parasite cyclosporiasis causes frequent, often explosive watery diarrhoea and spreads via contaminated food or water — it’s not spread person‑to‑person.
- No single source identified yet, but past outbreaks came from fresh produce (salads, herbs, berries); officials advise careful handling/washing or cooking of produce when possible.
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