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Food items to keep an eye on amid 'explosive diarrhea' parasite outbreak

The outbreak has sickened more than 1,600 people, and federal officials say the parasite can cause weeks of diarrhea and dehydration.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- For nearly a month, much of the Borderland and the country has had growing concerns over an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite.It is caused by consuming food or water that contains the parasite and is characterized by symptoms that can include watery or "explosive" diarrhea. Officials
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A parasitic outbreak causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea is spreading. Which foods are safest to eat?

Unlike many foodborne bacteria, the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite is resistant to chlorine and many common sanitizing treatments.

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The federal agency determined that the same supplier was used by these restaurants to sell vegetables in their establishments.

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The U.S. health agency CDC suspects that small-cut iceberg lettuce is responsible for a parasite outbreak that causes diarrhea.

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KVIA broke the news in Panama City, United States on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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