Cyclospora Outbreak Is Exploding As Experts Say “Lettuce” MAY Be To Blame
Amy & T.J.
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🗓️ 14 July 2026
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
There has been a 69 percent increase in reported cases of the parasite causing “explosive” diarrhea in more than 30 states from just last Friday! Now, experts believe lettuce and leafy greens may be the source of the outbreak, but there are few details as to what type of greens, where they came from, and whether there is more produce to blame. Thankfully, there have been no deaths reported from this outbreak, but the miserable conditions have sent dozens to the hospital and if left untreated, can leave people with symptoms for up to a month. Check out our feed later today with our favorite microbiologist (Amy’s Dad) where we will answer some of your questions about this escalating outbreak.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
| 0:02.3 | Guaranteed Human. |
| 0:06.0 | Hey there, folks. |
| 0:07.1 | It is Tuesday, July 14th, |
| 0:09.5 | and that nasty diarrhea-causing stomach bug is spreading like crazy. |
| 0:17.3 | However, they think, they think they might have found the culprit. |
| 0:23.2 | Now, with that, welcome to this episode of Amy and T.J. |
| 0:26.8 | They think they found the culprit, which might change that salad order that you make. |
| 0:32.6 | However, Rob's the most important word I said there was think. |
| 0:35.7 | Think. |
| 0:36.4 | They believe. |
| 0:37.6 | They're pretty sure. |
| 0:39.1 | We hope. |
| 0:40.0 | Maybe. |
| 0:41.0 | Please let this be it. |
| 0:42.7 | Yes, they think it is lettuce. |
| 0:45.5 | Now, that is a very general thing or way to describe what's causing this. |
| 0:53.0 | Because what is that? |
| 0:54.1 | Is it arugula? Is it Romaine? Is it packaged lettuce? Is it heads? to describe what's causing this because what is that? |
| 0:55.4 | Is it arugula? |
| 0:56.4 | Is it romaine? |
| 0:57.6 | Is it packaged lettuce? |
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