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The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe)

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If you're unlucky enough to ingest a contaminated food, you may get stuck with weeks of watery diarrhea as well as "frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.

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    The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe) (opens WREG Memphis)

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    If you're unlucky enough to ingest a contaminated food, you may get stuck with weeks of watery diarrhea as well as "frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.

  2. Science Alert

    Parasites Are Causing Explosive Diarrhea to Surge. Here's How to Avoid The Worst Ones (opens Science Alert)

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    The thought of parasites in your food might make you squirm, but they are a...

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