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Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water that can cause severe diarrhoea.
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that → publish → diarrhoea
The two individuals had "significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration", state health authorities said.
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authorities → have → cyclosporiasis
The foodborne illness has spread to 45 states, with nearly 7,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported nationwide, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
uncertain
illness → spread → Control
While the outbreak has infected thousands of people, the CDC says deaths from cyclosporiasis are far from common, as it is "not usually life-threatening".
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it → infect → cyclosporiasis
Michigan's health department did not provide further details about those who have died.
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who → provide → those
The state is at the epicentre of the current outbreak and its records show more than 11,000 cases and 193 hospitalisations, although many have not been laboratory-confirmed.
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many → show → cases
The heat-loving parasite infects the intestines and is transmitted through faecal contamination.
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parasite → love → contamination
Past outbreaks have occurred when people consumed fruits or vegetables irrigated with water contaminated by faeces.
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people → occur → faeces
The CDC recommends washing all produce under running water, including those that are labelled as pre-washed.
But washing alone might not be enough to rid produce of the parasite.
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washing → recommend → parasite
Cooking produce to a temperature of at least 70°C (158 °F) can kill the parasite, the agency recommends.
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agency → cook → parasite
Officials have linked this year's widespread outbreak to lettuce imported from Taylor Farms in Mexico, a key supplier for many food establishments in the US.
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Officials → link → US
US fast-food chain Taco Bell said it has removed lettuce from the supplier from its menu.
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it → say → menu
Taylor Farms itself announced a voluntary recall of lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
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Farms → announce → Mexico
UK health officials too have warned about the outbreak following recent cases contracted by returning travellers.
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officials → warn → travellers
- Published
Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water that can cause severe diarrhoea.
asserted
that → publish → diarrhoea
The two individuals had "significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration", state health authorities said.
uncertain
authorities → have → cyclosporiasis
The foodborne illness has spread to 45 states, with nearly 7,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported nationwide, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
uncertain
illness → spread → Control
While the outbreak has infected thousands of people, the CDC says deaths from cyclosporiasis are far from common, as it is "not usually life-threatening".
asserted
it → infect → cyclosporiasis
Michigan's health department did not provide further details about those who have died.
asserted
who → provide → those
The state is at the epicentre of the current outbreak and its records show more than 11,000 cases and 193 hospitalisations, although many have not been laboratory-confirmed.
asserted
many → show → cases
The heat-loving parasite infects the intestines and is transmitted through faecal contamination.
asserted
parasite → love → contamination
Past outbreaks have occurred when people consumed fruits or vegetables irrigated with water contaminated by faeces.
asserted
people → occur → faeces
The CDC recommends washing all produce under running water, including those that are labelled as pre-washed.
But washing alone might not be enough to rid produce of the parasite.
uncertain
washing → recommend → parasite
Cooking produce to a temperature of at least 70°C (158 °F) can kill the parasite, the agency recommends.
asserted
agency → cook → parasite
Officials have linked this year's widespread outbreak to lettuce imported from Taylor Farms in Mexico, a key supplier for many food establishments in the US.
asserted
Officials → link → US
US fast-food chain Taco Bell said it has removed lettuce from the supplier from its menu.
asserted
it → say → menu
Taylor Farms itself announced a voluntary recall of lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
asserted
Farms → announce → Mexico
UK health officials too have warned about the outbreak following recent cases contracted by returning travellers.
asserted
officials → warn → travellers
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