Cyclospora Outbreak Escalates with First US Deaths

Michigan reports first US deaths (2) from Cyclospora outbreak; >25,000 cases nationally. Source linked to Taco Bell lettuce from Mexico, not Taylor Farms as earlier thought. Nebraska reports 218 cases; outbreak waning but still active. CDC updates show 25,213 cases from state health departments. Washing produce does not kill the parasite. Ongoing investigation.