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Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states - CNN

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Northeast Ohio sees multiple cases of ‘explosive diarrhea parasite': What you need to know WKYCDiarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states CNNClusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.

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The New York Times'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey 6abc Philadelphia‘Explosive diarrhea parasite' sickens 170 in Michigan, hospitalizes at least 20 nationwide NBC News

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A parasite causing diarrhea is spreading in U.S.

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As of July 1, the CDC reported 145 cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states from May 1 through June 16, with 20 people being hospitalized.

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More than 60 North Carolina cases tied to parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea' - WRAL.

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More than 60 North Carolina cases tied to parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea' WRALClusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.

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The New York TimesDiarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states CNN‘Explosive' diarrhea illness reported across US.

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See map of affected states USA Today'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey 6abc Philadelphia

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Summary

**Summary:** A parasite causing severe stomach illness has been identified and is spreading across several states, leading to outbreaks of "explosive" diarrhea. The CDC reports 145 cases since May 1, with 20 hospitalized. **Why It Matters:** This outbreak highlights the need for better food safety practices

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