LANSING, Mich. (News 10) – Researchers at Michigan State University examined the financial impact of the summer cyclosporiasis outbreak that sickened more than 14,000 Michiganders.
The outbreak was declared over in September by health officials, but financial ripple effects are still affecting growers in Michigan and beyond.
During the outbreak, 366 people were hospitalized in the state, and two people died.
Agricultural impact
More than $5 billion is generated annually through field crops grown in Michigan, according to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development…