Parasitic outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce supplied to Taco Bell

Thousands of people have been sickened across five states.
Smithsonian Magazine

Cases of a Parasitic Infection That Can Cause Diarrhea for Weeks Are Rapidly Rising in the U.S. Here’s What to Know

The illness is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which spreads via food or water contaminated with ...

A parasitic infection has hit new highs in the US.; why Calif. has been spared

A gastrointestinal disease is affecting thousands in the U.S.

Parasitic Outbreak Puts Big Lettuce in PR Crisis Mode

Diners are skipping fresh produce and chefs are revamping wedding menus to steer clear of leafy greens.

‘Explosive’ diarrhea-inducing parasitic infection hits Ohio

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an official health advisory Tuesday regarding an unprecedented nationwide outbreak of ...

Here's how many cases of parasitic foodborne illness Mass. has seen so far

Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness that can cause "explosive" diarrhea, are on the rise in the United States. State and federal health officials have confirmed 1,645 cases, while ...

Parasitic illness cases reported in Buncombe County

Buncombe County reports four cases of cyclosporiasis as North Carolina health officials urge residents to cook produce.

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to parasitic diarrhea outbreak

CNN’s Jacqueline Howard reports for The Lead.
Phys.org

Uncovering how parasitic plants avoid attacking themselves to improve crop protection

Parasitic plants are notorious agricultural pests that drain nutrients from crops and cause economic losses of more than USD 1 billion due to yield losses every year. Yet these plants almost never ...