There’s a Nasty Diarrhea Outbreak Spreading Across the U.S. Here’s What’s Making It So Hard to Stop

Since May 1, the CDC has received over 1,600 confirmed domestic cyclosporiasis case reports, with more than 5,100 additional cases awaiting confirmation. This outbreak of the cyclospora parasite is spreading across the U.S. Experts indicate that the situation is difficult to stop because a single failure within the food systems supply chain can trigger a major outbreak. The agency continues to monitor the spread of these cases throughout the country as the investigation proceeds.