# Cases of Cyclosporiasis confirmed in Monroe County -- here’s what to know

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-29 19:37 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 9 · Current Velocity: 6.75

## Executive Summary
A multi-state outbreak of Cyclosporiasis has sickened 145 people since May 1, with cases confirmed in Monroe County.

## Intelligence Brief
A parasite-caused intestinal illness has sickened 145 people across 17 states since May 1. The outbreak has resulted in 20 hospitalizations. Local reports from WTVG and WDIV Local 4 confirm that the Monroe County Health Department has identified multiple cases within its jurisdiction.


Coverage from MSN, Outbreak News Today, and Food Poisoning Bulletin emphasizes the widespread nature of the illness. Reports highlight that while the scale of the outbreak is significant, the specific source of the contamination remains unknown. Future developments depend on the identification of the source of the parasite.


Coverage continues to track the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations across the affected states.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How many people have been affected by the outbreak?
A total of 145 people have been sickened, with 20 individuals hospitalized.

### Where has the outbreak been reported?
The illness has spread across 17 states, including confirmed cases in Monroe County.

### What is the cause of the illness?
The illness is Cyclosporiasis, a parasite-caused intestinal illness.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Cyclospora, States, Monroe County, Cases of Cyclosporiasis, New Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens, Monroe County Health Department

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS News | Health officials investigate cyclosporiasis cases in Monroe County, Michigan | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQY2g2WVNxVzN2VUNad1Foai1nYzVwdHd5cGNKUmVvcWtoU3N5alAtR3UtNXNwMHdJM2xCcUF2a0pzel9iRHdiaDZ5d2d6dWVHTFBubzRKbndXOExGZ2ZEYmxVOVZoaXBUVnZGTUJXVWd1UE1qUm80UjBidWIzOXRBeGlUb2g2QURP?oc=5) |
| FOX 2 Detroit | Cyclosporiasis cases on the rise in Monroe County, health officials say | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxPU1NMQUVNajJtaVRQa1NLSUZwaDFEa2ZFS2tYLUxyaUc4TWVBM2oxSzZOaGxVU0RIN3luWm5KSDhLOE5ha3pxekU4UHJRaVJzUno2TmxQV1RxNkFPWVo0RWdhVnRhaUNfTUFrU1JNOU15ZWtDeTZpTEpvajZWVE5uQ1YxdnNwVTU3V2V3bDVva3FhN1YwdFNYa9IBngFBVV95cUxOMzYwQVVhaTNMWGs0eGotSDVtSE5UV2RZd00xNU9NdXktZEQ1Q08wMkhmeThPeEcyaWdRSExBVEhSLW16RE5nQ0xfTkZCcUJKTEhQUFBVRDdjVW1PSENicUxWbU1maXcxVzhNTEUxZm1Wc1lhZEdNaWFVckk3TndOTkYyQ0l6SW5JTUUweG05MXotMVNRcUc4WXJkc1JNdw?oc=5) |
| people.com | A Parasite Found in Contaminated Food Is Spreading Across Michigan as Health Officials Issue Warning | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQMlFvTkt3Ym5MTlR0WktUWWNZM1RJWFIwM0hGZlFQR3dwVTdmemg5d2xHeXBnNHdNa3pZS2xScndLSVA3UGd1Wk9TUEJaN0dleF81VU1nUnFTSUYxck9xckZDUDZTdTJqMUc5bHFpYjRGeWhwNmhWd2lBQnVHbzhNc2pFOGM3S0RyMTVyS2hGSVJaT0lMRHRwS2ctbw?oc=5) |
| WXYZ Channel 7 | Monroe County Health Department investigating cluster of cyclosporiasis cases | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxOSlQxYnZpTHRxQlNGdzJ1bktNOEMxWFNfRnJjcEFWOXdXN2w3X3FZWVBzOXZ3NlMyOFZwcjhvVUw2cHRneGZSOVVmQWRCdTc4eHliR0huLUJHeHFvN0E0a0l3d2ZwSHpEU25hSTE2NkVQcnBLczFQNTVRd0M3bEZEMDhjd19PY1RxZFBJUWtiUWQ1RXZxQ1pVMzdkTC1YTEdBZElJRUltNmdaOHY4b3RTdkhlQ0gtY3Qzd01ueDlXUmE1UQ?oc=5) |
| Outbreak News Today | Cyclospora sickens 145 people, 20 hospitalized, since May 1 | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE1EUnJCWjludVJCVVpMaHhFdldvZll6YWU1WlN6V3BPcjFfVW94a0JhTVJ1U21YclBhN2JsaUd0dU9HVVQ1QUcwd3I2N0thX0puQUtyNURpNU9XendVZGt1RWFEMW4zc0tTNGJrbkMzQ2lPWDlrcncya0NGTHA5dw?oc=5) |
| MSN | A stomach-bug outbreak has sickened 145 people across 17 states, and the source is still unknown | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxOOTZvRXp6aXFpUUdiNG5KWWdzbzMtNUNZVzJXQmdHX194Tlc1VlU4ZmFoMUhrTVRMRFoyQks4RFAzejl6OFdpZy1zaVE1TnowSkMzSlRrQ2RxMnBmRVlrRURNRGtyclBzMk96LW8xRGpZZWZxWU9YVDJqNHN3aGtsOGhVYWg0RTE3bnQ2ampZV0lSei1xRTJXelRXSEY3amhfWkNJZnhhdjRFQjdFclQxMENZSHE0NGtDV1Z1SXpsVl85WlMxMTVPSVZ2bTlIanEza1pPbWVIVG4zS3pxUWc0?oc=5) |
| Food Poisoning Bulletin | New Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 145 in 17 States | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQejJyakVKSlhtMmxYS3lHc0wzMTQ3bzNJZU5SWGtKRURPVmFmUERNTVRyT0R1MnF5N2FHWlh2cC1acXZteVhGZkVFU3BISmVMQnF2b0FiV0tnM1Z4QVVIc1ZxNFRQd1NpWC0wdHJJQ2ZSQWllUl9DWmlMRExEMWl3SUlxQlphVEE0QlQyRVBldGNSUQ?oc=5) |
| WTVG | Monroe County Health Department reports multiple cases of parasite-caused intestinal illness | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNUHlkejBNdzRtc3BZSTF6SXdmcDVLTTRhSUhsTzZkZ3gyZTBmNm5aRDVfX2hzdnlqN2pTMW1hZGtkY19qOGtEWE9LSGU2TWFPZWhwaUhCNkk1VVJmTWNDOW5FTWtzZDVmbmJBSkhiM3BWcHI1bFdnY3pTejZYa1JmMWw4Q1BpYnNqUVI4eXJzY1dhRlJzd3Z3OWlMRzg5bk1qZXBQcldQZ005YUpuUkY4Ul9rZDIyT1JBVTc0MGF4WmzSAdQBQVVfeXFMTS00THV0RDlUa21CWTU5aThiZmIyMkx0MGlSTEVTUjRELWxIcXBacjB2R2pkY0ZSVE5ya29PbDhKbHQ1dE5ZZzJZNnNMNEZ4RktkX1c4RWdITTg2ajgxcWVDNWdQNWhKNlpZSk45OHZlRFd1Z29hM25RX2lIYXl5QlFCTHNEREFoMlhOMTBLaWVBRG9) |
| ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 | Cases of Cyclosporiasis confirmed in Monroe County -- here’s what to know | 2026-06-29 19:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQbXVHZkFuVzBSZzBmUjViZkM1eEc2UXlfMUtRMHRDSG1tYjNxWGUyMXVaNzhWSzhLUkdtNzB5UUxCOTVQMVl1MTZIS21VZm5XdGc5MzVFbE9MSnV6Znp1cFE0SjRGeXBva1lOWlJZX1RSQlRMelE0LUIwa2lQenlZdGl1OXRIVmJFLWVFRThkQUpKVVc2bFZmV3ZXa1pUOG5lMEdxc2lHWWxJVWJkcGpNeWZ5aE9Vd3BsTTU4c010alY?oc=5) |

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