FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.
The Food and Drug Administration has reported a new outbreak of Cyclospora, a foodborne parasite responsible for an alarming surge in explosive diarrhea cases across the nation. The agency has identified 72 cases in this latest outbreak, but has not provided further details. This announcement is the sixth Cyclospora outbreak investigation by the FDA this year alone.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 11,500 cases have been reported across 41 states, with 4,173 confirmed and more than 7,400 probable cases. Hospitalizations have reached 308, with no reported deaths. Notably, the number of cases this year in July alone has surpassed the typical annual US case count, which usually ranges from 2,000 to 5,000.
Despite the increasing tally of cases, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the situation is "under control" during a recent inquiry about the national surge in cases.
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