Cyclospora outbreaks grow in the Midwest

NPR | By Allison Aubrey

Published July 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDT

Michigan reports 1,250 cases of cyclospora and CDC surveillance shows cases in 17 states. The CDC has initiated a traceback investigation, as the source is not yet known.

Allison Aubrey

Allison Aubrey is a correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.

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