# Nearly 1,000 cases confirmed in Michigan as explosive diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak intensifies across US

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-08 18:29 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 9 · Current Velocity: 6.75

## Executive Summary
US sees surge in Cyclosporiasis cases, causing 'explosive' diarrhea

## Intelligence Brief
A parasite outbreak causing 'explosive' diarrhea is intensifying across the US. Cases have been confirmed in multiple states, including Michigan, Ohio, and Massachusetts.


Coverage from various news outlets emphasizes the rapid spread of the illness, with reports of over 1,000 cases confirmed in several states. Outlets such as FOX 2 Detroit, Cleveland 19 News, and The Seattle Times are providing updates on the outbreak.


The situation is being closely watched, with further developments expected as more information becomes available on the outbreak's scope and impact.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What is the name of the parasite causing the outbreak?
Cyclosporiasis

### Which states have reported cases of the parasite?
Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts

### What are the symptoms of the parasite?
Severe diarrhea, described as 'explosive'

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Michigan, Nearly, Cyclosporiasis, Outbreak, Massachusetts, Businesses, Ohio Department of Health, Diarrhea Parasite Sickens Nearly, Where Cyclospora Outbreaks Are Hitting Hardest

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTVG | ‘I felt like I was knocking on death’s door’ Toledoans describe weeks of illness after Cyclosporiasis diagnosis | 2026-07-10 22:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxORDdVVjdic3dJeEJ3YXBDNl9EZ0s2SDBDQ3BPRGFYOVFyZHNaTEpVZm9rQ05VMU9CMWdaOTFSVGpGYzJCbms0MlMzTE5nRU5wQ3VQeFMzNkdsX1I0VHBJMTh3V2dzRnZpWVNNdFFVU1kxYTFydVN6Y2ZodWs1SGN2LXliZDR1Y1NNQ3BVYVRtcUJCOWFSZS1IZTBaSkx5U0I2amZlNkFwS1BmY05YeDBmSzdmVDJWYk5DQ01xbldvekRQZW9fOTZyNHlobFFOb1c2RXfSAeYBQVVfeXFMT0JINEVKVXJzS1RmeElobGJOR3p3TVpSM2pDcG4tUExhSi1YNTJLY0l3RFBudUY1MzNUQlEzRXJSeGNUMWphS09pNkdQNVo4X2NzdTBMT2RSODFDSERXOWF0NlJDSDZub1Y5ZHZCQzI2ZDJ0dDFZcFNqTlN3UkhaeVV) |
| WLWT | Hamilton County reports 13 cases of intestinal illness spread through produce | 2026-07-09 23:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPS3dXN2g5clhZYlp5Z0QtUnpRN3dST01vZnVBVFg0UWdhN1JBQmFvVk1TZXpROFlyYVBQTU5qM1B5MWsxbktUZTZvN1ltMWEtTlhWZkphRkRGVnFaeWZJalFkS3BQSjVlWGt1WExZX1R3YUh3T18xU0U5aGNTRlBESzhweUFrTGdLaEdSMmpVNA?oc=5) |
| Cleveland 19 News | Ohio Department of Health warns of spreading ‘explosive’ diarrhea illness | 2026-07-09 23:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNUDMxR180WkZCYkF6UHl3RzBxY3VKWGFvdmp6NjI5bXJBRWdldkdPemc1dHhfdHo0TGtnT2FOZTlQR0ZmMmdhNmhlTGxLUWZDbUtlT1RqNmUtdXppLS1wUFFRa2U2N1JTVVdjXzVDNERwSlkyaDMyNDY0RTZFV2xHN1hqUV9YQ3ZtVW04RmtLOU5Qbi10NGoyWHlTNVF6WEVBNk9MbUE1a9IBuwFBVV95cUxNcHo5ejd0TFZzQUh5Vy1QZF80UTRtLUVQNVFVNEhaNDlIREhGRXVhOGN4X0lhblFpMHg0a1RpNHFmbUoyX3FOYVBLcS1zV3drbFlqOGhUV3BZZjRqMFIybkJNaE5TWnZLQ1RmTTRUUmpFV0VXdDlOZDB1MVpTdXNpMG9wdS1nTktQZ21RcGt3SWNuRW82YkxDYlZGT2lUMl9BSzlzMVcxOHRsMjQ) |
| FOX 2 Detroit | Businesses concerned as Cyclosporiasis cases reach 1,251 | 2026-07-09 23:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPOXV6ckktM1BTaTNFQnZVOFUwb2JtVnhkYUQ3ZTFSQTBZei02YXJMMFEtck9VTWRWV2Z5a3Z3T1ZyLTBBVVZMYmhKa1lZS1doQXRzTE1CWWJ5M2tOT3BCeWppSVh6b1o5VmhheEpVTGVJQzJsQTE2UktYYlZRdWRmcnYzYko2NTVaTUZ3WkJvc21LMGpTYmgzb3NoR1JQYXpfekNzcEhOTdIBrAFBVV95cUxNZGNoN1lxbFpVT2V3aElicnVaT0lRUUZlUXVPTkdzdnJtRGZkazV3Mlg2Rl8xS3c5Z3BNUEVSX3ZwZnA5RXZYQVlZZ2h6UXJjMWV0UG5ENjJ5X0IxLXBuTmMwSzNEV0NRVENmMFpRcy1KZEs2TVJzckNYbVNrTjN4Z1NSRHM2b0xPZ3k0NkdJNXd1c3Z0bkhsTXo4VENzTjg4ZExGT00yOXg1NUt) |
| FOX 8 News | 175+ diarrhea parasite cases confirmed in Ohio | 2026-07-09 12:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE5vV25mNTNxR1hEdVVPOTA0VC1SVnduTXRyanZNUURzN2JEWVYwWkdXMG5zWWJwVFpYcmUyS0VVazlJYkd3a1NPZGFQcll4dkNWUnBXUHlsTFB1b294a3VXVW5uVzRQa1hYdHQyUzBGUlhzeVc4c2FV0gF8QVVfeXFMT3owMXVLMUh0NE1JQ041YkxTUDRBWDJFU2xhSlM4cTNrek9FMzZnLUN2bmRXak1fY1pLWTAwSFVOcFFoOUtROHJRNnFQOTFlODc0SnhWWk1hSm5BaDdsSUFxNWxidWZXb2RMM3c5cmtneFJhZUhqYmxaZTFaUA?oc=5) |
| The Seattle Times | Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases | 2026-07-08 17:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxQNzlBMHVObl9uZkNGbGlZOEhkdllqMHN0X0dDT1hzTWk0RzlPY3BFSGZIRWxKMGN1M3BHX2tXYzROa01LSkhkQTJMTTRsNEZrSHZUSkNqMUpqWUYxNTA3S3JYakY0ZUdINzQwQWxjZV9wM3FwU0I2dURJTktfT2ctelBuZjRaclJ5UWRPQ19HZk9kYkZPdFVQZHBlUk11clBNbW5XTGhyUWdRVE9pR21NdGtnMG1LSXhY?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Cyclosporiasis cases reported in Massachusetts; stomach parasite can cause severe diarrhea | 2026-07-08 17:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPWDdwRTgxemo2SzdhNXZRMnBFMERyZGdUTTVfYmg3Sm9JdEJRNWlBYlZULW1SWHlQTkduZDNhcEF4S19xWjZ5aklyRTFIYk0weF92WkFyOWNzeGNkOURQbTZ0UXVkZHRNQmxfVl9ickRvdldHOTJjSXl5OTl2RFFWaGdlS1doWUhrN01J?oc=5) |
| People.com | ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Parasite Sickens Nearly 2,000. Here’s Where Cyclospora Outbreaks Are Hitting Hardest | 2026-07-08 17:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNMzNZVDVxVklsRkhzV0dBdlV2ZlV1a1czc2ZMckxYdVdlcTN5REdrWkRmZ0dqQ0xhU21xRnJHQ0RYMHpBREVOT3hnc0ZEZlhQczdTWWxzNEh0U0pmaGNYWlpjVmY5cjd6RHU3d3MzMU1Yd0RscVhxMzY5SWROV3VMZldWak9VWmFLQlJWaWREOEdQQ2xrdm5Waw?oc=5) |
| FOX Weather | Nearly 1,000 cases confirmed in Michigan as explosive diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak intensifies across US | 2026-07-08 17:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQTWJhN1FiMEtvVzJJckhsZU03anZGSU13eU9SMXZpcWl3RDRxeWpEeC1mZlJsVEZfeEVmaGhsckQtd0F4dDQ3ejBDb3N3emVuWUFsNDhCMWI2WU1CbnRqN2REN0pmRWQ0MW1jUVZuY01UVktmUzk0MVNZdldJa3h4N2F2T0FsLWhSaEFocW1rU0dBVXFCbnFYWjJ5eDRRM203Sjh6Rmh0WjhsZUVjYUdpYkZVVFBHdXV3VkdMTFpObVnSAcYBQVVfeXFMUHRjbEV4dHh0eThnblNBbTYxVHpJOVE1VkU4ZUVwSEo0cTROTW91Z00wN1MzREx5Sk52eFRYY1cxWHEtRk93SXRvaHpxUXl4U3RvNGV3akplZVVJa0hqVUdmcDVfYU80aVdyQmUxSVZ1emhUTl9rUlNPcWdKM2dfUW9ucTM5clc4QTFoVjFTMU54S1Y) |

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