CNN: An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe
"...The good news is that cyclosporiasis doesn’t pass directly from person to person. You get it by eating or drinking something that’s been contaminated several weeks prior, usually fresh produce or water from a swimming pool. ..."
https://lite.cnn.com/2026/07/09/health/prevent-parasite-cyclospora
@ai6yr People have laughed themselves silly about signs at hotel pools telling people not to swim if they have had diarrhea. Well, all hotel pools in CA at least are required to have that sign, and this is why.
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@ai6yr Yep, the Michigan county I live in and 4 counties adjacent to our county have high number of cases. It's been a top news story in southeast Michigan for over a week.
From what I read, Michigan typically gets around 50 cases a year.
Not this year.
From our state health department last week:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/newsroom/2026/07/01/cyclosporiasis
@ai6yr It's actually made from fresh water and vegetables because they put medicines and toxins on them.