Michigan Health Officials Lift Lettuce Restrictions Amid Decline in Cyclosporiasis Cases A surge in cyclosporiasis cases, a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness caused by a parasite, had Michigan residents on high alert earlier this summer. However, health officials have now eased their guidance on lettuce consumption, citing a significant decline in reported cases. As a result, residents are no longer advised to avoid purchasing or consuming bagged salad mixes, and can instead follow routine precautions when handling and consuming produce. The move marks a welcome relief for the state's agricultural industry, which had taken a hit during the height of the outbreak.
Michigan health officials eased the state's guidance on lettuce consumption on Thursday amid declining numbers of cyclosporiasis cases. State residents are now advised to follow “routine guidance” when consuming produce, following earlier “broad, precautionary recommendations” against the purchase and consumption of bagged salad mixes during the height of the outbreak. The state has reported 12,485...
