# Michigan health officials warn of ‘large and growing outbreak’ of cyclosporiasis

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-01 17:27 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 19 · Current Velocity: 21.79

## Executive Summary
Health officials warn of a 'large and growing' cyclosporiasis outbreak causing severe gastrointestinal illness across 17 U.S. states.

## Intelligence Brief
A parasitic infection causing "explosive diarrhea" is spreading across the United States. Health officials have identified cases in 17 states, with significant activity reported in Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and the Midwest region. Coverage from the CDC, ABC News, and The New York Times emphasizes the scale of the outbreak, while local outlets like The Detroit News and Chron note specific hotspots in Southeast Michigan and Corpus Christi, Texas.


NBC10 Philadelphia reports 19 cases in Pennsylvania. Some reports, including WOAI, warn that the parasite may be present on berries and salads. CDC investigators are currently looking into the mystery parasite.


Future coverage is expected to focus on the map of affected states and the identification of contaminated food sources.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How many states are affected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak?
The parasitic infection has been reported in 17 states.

### Which specific foods are mentioned as potential risks?
According to coverage from WOAI, officials have warned of parasite risks associated with salads and berries.

### Where are some of the highest concentrations of cases located?
Southeast Michigan has seen the largest rise in cases within that state, and Corpus Christi is reported as having the most cases in Texas.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Texas, Michigan, CDC, Wisconsin, Cases, Explosive, Large, Midwest, Corpus Christi, Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| WFLA | 2 cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite reported in Hillsborough County | 2026-07-08 11:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxQbWxuMTBRZ3g2dFlmaGJia2dJREk5RU5FTllwTEZ5OHEtTmJoWUNMS1hSWGlLbjU4UVVyeEVhbWs3ZXUycGFUOGd0RmM3SFJvRGJ2LV9iNk1RTTg0NlZ4Vy0ySkpIUjJLU1JqLVo3dG1Sd3ItVGtYVllpclpkZ044RTdmbGRHTUp0eE81bWM4RkhyYUxXdTVzQy1GTEZoZTRvbE1XeDZwZHI4SmJ0N09OSllXTFB2Rk4y0gG-AUFVX3lxTE01ZVNzVE1nSGxlQnRUXzREVG9lYTBBTnpVN2QyZE8yaGtwX1pVbVd4NHI2OTRpUG41TFQzV1hpSXpXcGRGcUJzbjN6X3RJMkdqUUZxemd5MnZlZlBiSWgtaTNOUkJCZ180eE5saGNFbHZ3dnptdEpGdDdOLV9kQmpjdlJsZEh0R0xGLW9TeG5BTHEteFNpa2JwN1p) |
| The Detroit News | Southeast Mich. sees largest rise in cyclosporiasis cases in the state | 2026-07-06 15:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxPU0lqRDZyUlViS200eEVjUGk3a0V0akhWUWcyNW9DSEZ3bEdaWW04RGxRUzgyeWRWbUJvRDJmYUQ0VEYxUXA3NVpoaDRyRGNDeXZsSEtEXzUtV1d5NTU2YUNYSDFzS195WGVQNEpRR1AtX21XU01pMEN6WXhCellYcDY1aHFOdFlicmJiMHcxVHdWZTB1c2ttXzNLcUNVVDB6X3FUUUlac1lGZXJSVUJFbGItNU9qRTMtRlhkZldwU3FBN2theDNCWVFrbW9wbjc1bHpiaDRMWERhY1NrNTZnTQ?oc=5) |
| ABC11 News | 'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states | 2026-07-04 09:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxOenNUUnE5QWFPdUptZHgtSGNOOXFDQXFEYmJxbGdBeDBuOXR3aWYtTk5Qb2lUeHR4dkJnSG40QWUzZXlJZ0c1a2tORmc5UmVpanAtNGlUd1ZwWlRlY0hkOU9WLUNrWWdQRGtlUV8wNENmZll1ekNVVzhCeWR1bGNaQjFPQVlMbUlGaGlRVzhxRll5NFFuWlNKbWprTjlRejJXQU1sTFNyTWYyWTVxWVFz?oc=5) |
| ABC7 Chicago | 'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states | 2026-07-04 09:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxQamZHWHNqMEVCc3dGVGkxNTN3Qno4VF9mM1UweGZzSVE4dUQxVWg4VTEtMzlkcHllWmdacmJSNGdPYzZ0b1NFZHlFOXVtUXZDVTlLb2tldFpEYUU0dU1hWENwZExFLWlrSmpzangycWJJVk1CYmJub200Zk5xblcxMnJpdnFBaVppYU9SeVV1Wk5qZ3lCT2ZhNEg0Q3hhVWNkY3VjUkx2Sk9MODFJakhxckFfVlpNUHc?oc=5) |
| WBAL-TV | ‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite on the rise in U.S., reported in 17 states | 2026-07-04 09:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxPWjY3MmEzOHNRckFUSDlCUFdadVlpMTNSZzlaSzNjN29Ua2J2S2swN2pMRGJWd3BkOXk4YVZlWFZtRkE2TmxCZlBvV0ppbGtMLTF6TFMxRTFPN1p4clJuQnQ5dUpfZWJaSlFjdVUtMnF2anllcFIxTlJaSmI0NVh4Qw?oc=5) |
| WOAI | As July 4th cookouts begin, officials warn of parasite risk on salads and berries | 2026-07-04 09:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOZjBaaGlhOEVEYUxNb2VyclZqOTMwUUktSnV0NWJBRUE2b1UyeDhZV3lQR0FKTWRUN2Z3YUhIY3A1TW1aNF94cFdqeWxGNXkyWXJQQXM5aFRXME1YQzZoemozSjZoUTFVZWlPa2Jsb20xUUs5ZWRMZzVJQzRiZDlESlhTSEJyNzc0OTdrMkQ1Z2hUeFRsYUFoZlA1Y3dxYzUyeFg2Mi1zWDAyVkd1SUxMbnlSRzNCbHR1?oc=5) |
| Lansing State Journal | Explosive diarrhea? Why cyclosporiasis may not be to blame | 2026-07-04 09:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7AFBVV95cUxOdDZPQTNyX3l0eWpEOXlSYXA5bmVtdWVCbEhldGNCd09HSktFc2otb1JoLVFKQTk1QXVfRUxvYk5RVzVUSXFUTVJrc1hiRUFKcEc5UGljYkY3R0lKd0gtVTJDaXN3UTdhNVE2dTFWUWVreVI4MVFvUzdJT1c1MnRsZ0NxM2NjZW1kNWdSWlNzM0NUQ1B5Q203cVBmazRUVHl4bU40UjRfTEo5b3l1eEwydlJQVzBXXzFYLXp3YmlMUkdZMy1RR2xwbGNLWkFHTEFxbG9jZXlxR1JsN3F4YWIzZWRLamtwT1lSb0lyZA?oc=5) |
| Chron | Corpus Christi home to the most diarrhea parasite cases in Texas | 2026-07-04 09:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE9YeVBscVVzWF8yNWtGT2xiSEJpWWNaVmNPRXhFb2tTTUowdHRoTnk5eklZSVJwTkFVLWExSDRUWXh2LUNRcE5xWlFrc1phMlZIZWdZS1FRZnZETnBQd1VkRUE5WnB3OF8zWVBVVTRyREpQZ012Qy1CVFNuSWp2MkU?oc=5) |
| The Daily Beast | Man Rescued After 8 Days Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble | 2026-07-03 02:51 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNWDk5UU1VMkRpb2oyWVhkcTI4MkpiU3NJUTAxd21jaGQ5ZlltQWNzaHp0N0FlYjlfQlhmbzNlcjE1WkVnODh2YlBUWG91NDlPMUZMdmdjZ2FGcXdWc0JRWmtoWmRkQV83WnE4bTdxQ1EydFBmS2U2eGxHRGhnMVozOA?oc=5) |
| 6abc Philadelphia | 'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey | 2026-07-03 02:51 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPdWM1NmdicF92ZkdZa0NrUnMtT1hXUzBveEdSSFJqN1JNYkVLdlcxVjJOMnprVUkwN1hFeTRQQVp3R244Y2FMbmo1Yk1TdnJzSzVSVjRrNmFLWk53VGRNc1kwVktjR1hwTTlac25ET240Sy1veXVHRk1zSDNWLXlUcTVSNzhTQXBSNUpwaThQRXZlSUlvNWRTeWZad0ZZb3BpTkhvWFcwSTlGSndob1RWcWl1TDZzRHd4cEHSAb8BQVVfeXFMT3ppQTlyalZwNXVEeE01TzdCQ0pKaElpQU9keUxNbUphTmpseGNXQ2pzemxBM1dSMWRxTTZEeFJKcFVMOTBNRl92Y2hVMm96VjNjaUNMQkluMUsxTktWRTloZExaMU9tMWtpVnlxa2xRSkFfc3pXQ2I0ZVREWnJ3Wk5tLUU3a19yTGhPTUpxdXU2dmRvcjVHdkl) |
| WMTV 15 NEWS | CDC reports a rise in parasites that cause explosive diarrhea affecting Wisconsin | 2026-07-02 20:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPUzUxSlhOdWhUYzZvRGNkLVMtb2lMOWlFQVRJbnE2VF8zRTU3a3piYlJIWUF3UEF5Y0dQZ3V0YVFYY2NhSnVuWXMxRGxQWWh6ZXlLWkllR2lHX2xHOUJOMkx2OExOdklHeFk2ZHlSNHByYlNoeXYxNl9CNnItbVJFSFA0X3FqdVBYSzR6U1AyR19ubjFiWFMydWx6MUFOWjk0b0lHOE5ZVXV1d0J2bEtNVUZhbXlTZ9IBygFBVV95cUxNcEhsa0EzUWUxS2FnaUJwTDFLRnUwLVU4ZnBtaVdIMDhKaXBzdDFQdTZYN1hTNU94MFFGNjRzM0hJRUNqUW1UTGxpazFMUEZEVGxTUVZYZkd3Y1BvS1BUeHhaeGwwWk8yNU9DNHI1NllNQXRMTkh2LXpwQTlvX2p3YWh5RkZES3p1LXFWQTVHZEJsdWllWXJITDhNTTB) |
| NBC10 Philadelphia | ‘Explosive' diarrhea: 19 cases of parasite-linked illness reported in Pa. | 2026-07-02 20:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxQRjFCOUVxYjRfZHA3VVlfUUpFcEVLQ2J6YWJ5SXJ1eWhqblJmRncwME5qV0xRTDJ3bTNNV29WUXJXWUpESEhFQ29JRFBpZjJ2RndIZEVuamh1dGQ0amVNY19CWlE4VklNX3JZTFVEc1Zoc3laejN1bFoxbW50YV9TWWk0R2YtUW8xdHcyZzJNWWVHdXJ2UXpfRzdGbmw4TlRZRTFqZHZqdFpjWjNULUhFMlJqUC02OEtTeFdCbE1B0gHGAUFVX3lxTFBka2NBbDRlRnpRclJ3bTcyZUMxMzlmQlRZSVVKR1phLXl2WVRMSmF2Sk5kaW9JZGhaTThwZGk4dEE0OFN0RFpxX3A4Q3ZOWnVBVUgyejlfM3F4bXF2Unk3ZkQybkxSVTZHUUxfd2kwaEFRbXZpdUNQaHJWSHlEVDFMZkJaMk1pSmdPZkZjeHNDQ0xWT2E) |
| The Detroit News | Michigan parasitic outbreak spreads | 2026-07-02 20:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxPZXNySlFJcm5XYnQxeTRJVjVqLVpwMmxyM002RmFCZHhrWk1vZ3o1ZF9DckJVRHdURmx5TE5WMk52ajktTElnSUx3Nld5S2F4azM3LTRlYXk4bXd0TVdnUENydUdFRUxCcUZ0TVpET19nQlc2R0k1SmJtWlY0MDFDVDVBQ05DNDQtelBRVFUwSEFtbnNqTExwUDlpQzNzOGtjNkROTWRvZWNHUG1GOVJlc0pfT0ZLd2tmbEFXbjE4VGFVSkxVSXVmQnZzQVRfZXM?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S. | 2026-07-02 20:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNNUhwS2xSUEJUNERVaWdWUlJVVUtYaDRpUGFrQ2pFbmFHekhOZTJiNmtCaFNkTUlvUHFra0tDLU5BNF94RkV5MUsyNGNZLWZUSzBaUnZVU3c5bGUycHNNNlZ4eVFNeFpzSEItX1k1WHMwSktvUGFXdG5oSW9aamlZanFETEhGUQ?oc=5) |
| ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | 'Large and growing' parasitic infection outbreak spreading in Michigan, health officials say | 2026-07-02 20:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNUjVOODVBT3NCZDZYOEx6cmpwNUE1RFdSOTZSaTJ6ZXlfV2FyeXpuVFVhYjV6N3FDZm1LdEJXNUFQZGVJT3dsUUdhcnNjNzRRYXpHNTZ3NWhmTUtCOEdzeGVOQ016MTl6U3lmZ3d0NVowQVhZaUsyWnZYT2hrb213ZUxqbklvRGpBS1hpVGFnTFU3VzY5STltY0F3enBnVkw3emd1ckRIMmQ1anpieVhMQkhUTjfSAboBQVVfeXFMT1ZGRllVZWdfelRmT0VJbzl3OE9udGNiODU5d0JDUzkzYlVuYTEyREN5OHhZc3NLOHdUNEcxaWZqRjNuZjJKQ2swbnVJSzBKdF9vcHNXcVc2YS1pTzhRLVBmV3g4MXBmZV8tT3ZqUHJzbGJfUzAxTVZfZkhhajJST1J5bzV4bkVfVHZnamtQdHF0UGR3c1lMRHNDdjVwdFd) |

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