July 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and dozens of states are investigating a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness. Michigan has now reported more than 10,

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy tells USA TODAY in an exclusive interview food surveillance is better than ever, but explosive diarrhea is hard to track.

The Maryland Department of Health confirmed 148 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state, though no common link among the infections has been identified.

As you may have seen in news headlines or social media memes, there’s explosive diarrhea going around. Understanding how the immune system responds to the parasite that causes the unfortunate disease called cyclosporiasis can help explain why the infection is mild in some people but can cause severe or long-lasting illness in others.

The acting deputy commissioner for food said the agency was taking action even though finding the root cause of the outbreaks is difficult.

What we know about the record number of US cases, the lettuce recalls and what health experts recommend right now.

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Despite outperforming other fast food chains and posting impressive same-store sales, the Mexican-inspired chain Taco Bell has taken a hit after being linked to Cyclospora.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), the number of patients who have or are suffering from the ‘explosive diarrhea’ caused by the parasite continues to increase. Based on the map, it appears East Baton Rouge Parish leads the case count with more than 20 cases.

A California farmer was forced to destroy 300,000 pounds of romaine hearts as the cyclosporiasis outbreak crushes lettuce demand across America's Salad Bowl.