Fact Check: The first two confirmed deaths from cyclosporiasis have occurred in the United States.

Claim: The first two confirmed deaths from cyclosporiasis have occurred in the United States.

Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)

Explanation: According to Michigan's official health department website, two deaths have been identified as part of the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan, marking the first confirmed deaths in the United States (michigan.gov). This is corroborated by multiple major news organizations, including NBC News and USA Today, which report that Michigan health officials confirmed these deaths (nbcnews.com, usatoday.com). The CDC, however, has not reported any deaths in their latest update, but this does not ...