Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team
A nationwide outbreak of the parasite Cyclospora has sickened nearly 23,000 people, with the CDC facing criticism for a slow response. Health officials are struggling to provide updated information as the parasite spreads across 47 states.
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Finally Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000.
36 Lettuces and salad greens for sale at a grocery store on May 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty | Al Drago Lettuces and salad greens for sale at a grocery store on May 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty | Al Drago Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav The Trump administration continues to respond sluggishly to the explosive, nationwide outbreak of Cyclospora —a unicellular parasite spread from human feces that has now sickened nearly 23,000 people in 47 states, killing two and sending over 500 to the hospital.
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