Michigan health department
Coverage of Michigan health department in the Nexus archive.
- As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Cyclospora infections are surging in 2026, with over 30 U.S. states reporting cases surpassing the 2019 record of 4,700. Michigan officials suspect lettuce or salad greens as a potential source, advising consumers to avoid bagged lettuce and wash whole heads. Taco Bell has temporarily removed ingredients as a precaution.
- As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Infections from cyclospora, a diarrhea-causing parasite, are surging in 2026, with over 3,300 cases reported in Michigan and lettuce or salad greens suspected as a possible source. Health officials advise avoiding bagged lettuce and washing whole heads, while Taco Bell has temporarily removed ingredients as a precaution.
- How 3 kids convinced the Michigan House to change a law
Three brothers in Michigan operated a lemonade stand for three summers before a local health department required a permit. They challenged the requirement, leading to the Michigan House changing the law.
- Michiganders soon to face stricter Medicaid rules. What to know
Michigan health department officials had begun work on better, simpler communications with Medicaid recipients before the pandemic hit Michigan in 2020. Michiganders will soon face stricter Medicaid rules.