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The source of a diarrhea-causing outbreak in the U.S. has been found. Now what?

The source of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has been plaguing Americans across multiple states for weeks has been found, so now what?

The source of a diarrhea-causing outbreak in the U.S. has been found. Now what?
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The source of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has been plaguing Americans across multiple states for weeks has been found, so now what?

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source of a diarrhea-causing outbreak in the U.S. has been found. Now what? Thousands of cases have surfaced in the U.S., but there are still no related cases in Canada The source of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has been plaguing Americans across multiple states for weeks has been found, so now what? On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that contaminated lettuce imported from Mexico was served at Taco Bell locations in five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. The contaminated produce contained cyclospora, which is a microscopic parasite that leads to a sickness called cyclosporiasis. The main symptoms include watery and explosive diarrhea, cramps and nausea. The sickness is not known to be deadly and is usually treated with antibiotics. The heat-loving parasite infects the bowels and spreads through human waste....

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Jul 17, 2026
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