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Two deaths linked to a sweeping U.S. cyclospora outbreak have been confirmed in Michigan, tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce and spreading nationwide — though officials stress the illness is rarely fatal. With over 6,700 lab-confirmed cases across 45 states and more than 11,000 reported in Michigan alone, the CDC and FDA are racing to trace the source, with Taco Bell’s Mexican-sourced lettuce flagged as a likely culprit. Health warnings now extend to Canadian travelers to Michigan, as Ontario reports a spike in cases. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue — and while dehydration and preexisting conditions may have contributed to fatalities, experts caution this parasite isn’t typically deadly. The investigation continues, with multiple potential sources still under scrutiny.

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