A Parasite Outbreak Is Triggering Explosive Diarrhea—Are You at Risk?
- Posted on July 8, 2026
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A Parasite Outbreak Is Triggering Explosive Diarrhea—Are You at Risk?
An explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak has hit the United States, and it’s threatening to put a serious cramp in our summer fun. The culprit, a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora that causes the unpleasant condition cyclosporiasis, is being spread by contaminated produce. One thing that makes this outbreak tricky: Cyclospora is hard to wash off fruit