NYTIMES (Caroline Hopkins Legaspi) - Cyclospora Cases Rise Rapidly, With No Source Yet Confirmed
The parasite, which has sickened thousands across the U.S., is notoriously difficult to track. Funding cuts haven’t made the job easier.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Why experts can't pinpoint source of 'explosive diarrhea' parasite
It's been difficult for the CDC to obtain an accurate count of how many cases are currently in the U.S.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Patrick Djordjevic) - Diarrhea parasite could take weeks to cause symptoms: Ex-CDC director
The nationwide outbreak of a stomach parasite causing severe diarrhea is causing angst among Americans.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Ex-CDC director on cyclosporiasis outbreak: Symptoms can take weeks | Elizabeth Vargas Reports
Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins NewsNation to discuss the spread of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection surging across the United States that causes explosive diarrhea and nausea. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
HUFFPOST - FDA Examines Produce Items In U.S. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak As Cases Rise
The current U.S. outbreak, which began on May 1, is centered in Michigan, with Ohio and New York also reporting high numbers of cases.
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DAILYCALLER (Nathan Johnson) - Taco Bell Locations Pull Ingredients After Surge In Cyclospora Parasites
‘Avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces’
Multiple Taco Bell restaurants are pulling ingredients from the menu amid the spread of a parasite that can cause explosive watery diarrhea. Several Taco Bell locations, including in Metro Detroit, posted signs warning customers that they cannot serve lettuce and other ingredients with tacos or nachos, according to WWJ. The recall comes amid the spread in cyclosporiasis, which officials have said can lead to “explosive diarrhea,” the outlet reported. “We are currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro, Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall. We apologize for the inconvenience. Any items ordered that normally come with these items WILL NOT contain them,” the warning stated. No specific grower or supplier of…Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (NewsNation Staff) - Officials probe Taco Bell link in explosive diarrhea outbreak: WaPo
Health officials are reportedly investigating whether Taco Bell restaurants played a role in a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Jordan Perkins) - The foods to avoid for cyclospora, the 'explosive diarrhea' parasite
There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis so far in the U.S.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Salad greens, lettuce 'possible source' of cyclosporiasis parasite: Officials
Currently, Michigan and New York have the most cases of cyclosporiasis.
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NYTIMES (Alice Callahan) - Health Officials in Michigan Identify ‘Potential Source’ of Cyclospora Outbreak
The illness, which has sickened thousands across much of the United States, is on track to contribute to the largest outbreak in recent history.