Two People Have Died in the Cyclospora Outbreak The recent deaths in Michigan linked to a record breaking Cyclospora outbreak serve as a grim reminder of the fragility of our food safety net.
Two people, both with underlying health conditions, succumbed to complications from this parasitic infection that has swept across 45 states and infected over 18,000 individuals since May 1.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been monitoring the outbreak closely. However, it is high time we take a hard look at our food production and handling practices.