(The Center Square) – Cases of cyclosporiasis, a food-borne illness, are skyrocketing in Michigan as the state declares it an outbreak.

In a typical year, Michigan only identifies around 50 cyclosporiasis cases. In the past week though, cases have quickly risen to 700.

Elyse Apel, a graduate of Hillsdale College, is a reporter for The Center Square covering Minnesota and Michigan. Her work has appeared in a range of national outlets, including the Washington Examiner, The American Spectator, and The Daily Wire.

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