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Or sign-in if you have an account.Two people in Michigan with underlying conditions are the first reported deaths from the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. freshidea - stock.adobe.comMichigan health authorities said two people have died in connection with the cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce, the first deaths reported in the multistate outbreak.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe people who died had “significant underlying health conditions” that may have been affected by the intestinal illness and dehydration, the state health department said.Deaths from the illness caused by the microscopic parasite are uncommon in the United States, and it is generally not life-threatening, according to Michigan’s health department. The state has reported more than 11,200 cases and nearly 200 hospitalizations.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAcross the border, Canada’s Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has identified 24 cases of cyclosporiasis in the region, some of them likely associated with travel to Michigan.U.S. public health officials are investigating the outbreak of cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce in nine states, and Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. Federal officials are also investigating outbreaks and illness in 36 other states that are not related to this specific outbreak.The shredded iceberg lettuce was served at Taco Bell restaurants in nine states and was sourced to a single supplier in Mexico, Taylor Farms de Mexico. The fast-food chain has said that as of July 17, it completed removing all of the affected lettuce from restaurants and its supply chain. At least 1,947 cases and 98 hospitalizations have been linked to this specific outbreak.At least 6,707 people have been infected with the parasite in outbreaks across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Taylor Farms has said it has voluntarily recalled all iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico that was identified as the potential source of one of the recent cyclospora outbreaks. Anything currently on shelves is not the affected product, the company said in a July 17 notice.The company also has said it has commissioned independent experts to conduct a top-to-bottom review of food safety processes and protocols in its central-Mexico facility, where as of July 18 the company said it has temporarily suspended production of all products.Cyclospora is generally transmitted when infected feces contaminate food or water, and it’s unlikely to be transmitted person-to-person. It usually takes roughly a week before a person gets sick after they are infected, though this period can range from two days to two weeks or more. The parasite typically causes watery diarrhea with frequent bowel movements. The illness is treatable, and doctors can prescribe antibiotics to help.It’s difficult to trace the source of the parasite because of the lag before symptoms appear. The CDC is aware of more than 11,500 additional cases that haven’t been confirmed by a lab and need more investigation, such as ruling out international travel.— With files from the Windsor StarOur website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our newsletters here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.