'Explosive diarrhea' parasite prompts some restaurants to change menu
A cyclosporiasis outbreak is causing widespread illness across the United States, prompting some restaurants to adjust their menus. While experts advise caution, major national chains have remained largely silent regarding their specific safety response plans.
Why it matters
The outbreak highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the food supply chain and the challenges consumers face in ensuring food safety when dining out.
Hear this story A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened hundreds, possibly thousands, of Americans with a long-lasting parasitic infection, and dining out presents a unique challenge for people who want to avoid it.
The article reports on a public health issue using neutral language and provides statements from both industry representatives and safety experts.
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