NEWSNATIONNOW (Tatiana Carter) - Taco Bell pulls lettuce from some stores amid explosive diarrhea illness
CDC officials say lettuce was the most common ingredient shared by patients interviewed in the outbreak.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Jesse Weber) - Why has ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite spread so quickly?
The Washington Post reported health officials were looking at iceberg lettuce as a source of the outbreak.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - The Mysterious Parasite Spreading Across 34 States — How to Stay Safe | Hot Take with Jesse Weber
Cyclospora cases are rising across the U.S., with health officials tracking the largest outbreak on record. Tonight on “Hot Take with Jesse Weber,” we break down what we know so far: Where the parasite may be coming from, why investigators are still struggling to identify the source, the symptoms to watch for and how you can reduce your risk without giving up fresh produce. We also separate fact from fear, explaining why experts say you shouldn't panic, what foods are under investigation, how Cyclospora is treated and the simple food safety steps that can help protect you and your family.
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BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - CDC Advises Those With Diarrhea Parasite To Stay Within Six Feet Of Toilet
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an official recommendation this morning that those stricken with explosive diarrhea from the parasitic infection outbreak stay within six feet of a toilet at all times.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Source of stomach parasite outbreak may never be found, expert says
Dr. Jha says underreporting could be due to the malady being mistaken for other common stomach ailments.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - What Americans need to know to avoid cyclosporiasis: Dr. Jha | On Balance
It's been months since the first cases of cyclosporiasis were reported, and health officials have yet to identify the source. Dr. Ashish Jha tells NewsNation's Leland Vittert he doesn't know if they ever will. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - 'So much is being made of this': Dr. Drew on the latest Cyclospora outbreak
Dr. Drew dives into the latest surrounding the nation's Cyclospora outbreak, the possible origins, and more on "Finnerty."
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Parasitic infection causes ‘explosive, voluminous diarrhea’: Doctor | NewsNation
Cyclospora, a parasite linked to a nationwide outbreak, has led to hospitalizations and cases of “explosive diarrhea.” Col. Josh McConkey, an emergency physician, describes what he’s seeing in the ER.
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NYTIMES (Emily Oster) - How Worried Should You Be About Cyclospora?
We didn’t need an outbreak of a nightmare stomach bug. But here we are.
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NYTIMES (Alice Callahan and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi) - Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Food Safety
The parasite has sickened thousands across the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.
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