Health experts advise washing hands and produce amid a significant outbreak of a parasitic infection in Michigan, affecting more than 1,500 people.

The source of the illnesses is still unknown, but fresh produce is suspected.

There are now more than 700 cases in Michigan, up from just 572 over the weekend, as other states also see increase

What to know about the current situation

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea. Nearly 1,000 people have been diagnosed with cyclospora as of Wednesday, though…

Hundreds of people in the U.S. have gotten sick so far from cyclosporiasis.

Michigan has logged 1,251 cases of the illness in less than three weeks, immensely more than the average of about 50 infections recorded there annually.

A doctor explains what cyclosporiasis is, what symptoms to look out for, and how to keep your loved ones protected.

NEW YORK: A diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has sickened nearly 1,000 people in Michigan, making it the largest cyclospora outbreak ever recorded in the state, and among the…

Michigan faces its largest-ever Cyclospora outbreak with nearly one thousand infections reported. This significant outbreak has also spread into neighboring Ohio, affecting…

Cyclospora infections are rapidly increasing across seventeen United States states this summer. Michigan has reported a significant rise in confirmed cases during July. This…

Cyclosporiasis is passed through contaminated food and water

It’s not clear what’s causing rising cases of cyclosporiasis, but cooking fruits and veggies and washing produce can help reduce your risk.

Hundreds of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported across the US. Here's where they're occurring and tips to help reduce your risk of infection.

Michigan alone has reported more than 700 cases of the seasonal food poisoning parasite often linked to fresh produce. Why haven't we found the cause?

Berries, hierbas frescas, ensaladas en bolsa y verduras de hoja están bajo la lupa: no te piden dejar de consumirlas, pero sí extremar la higiene.

The source of the current outbreak is unknown, but certain types of fresh produce have historically been the culprit.

'We don't need to panic,' says one expert

Contaminated fruits and veggies are to blame for this troublesome outbreak, and experts say a salad spinner can help.

Health experts advise washing hands and produce amid a significant outbreak of a parasitic infection in Michigan, affecting more than 1,500 people.

The outbreak is the largest in Michigan’s history, with more seen across the country.