The parasite, called Cyclospora, has sickened thousands of people in at least 41 states and made headlines about “explosive diarrhea” that lasted for weeks. But as Guardian health contributor and reporter Melody Schreiber told host Carter Sherman, Donald Trump’s cuts at the CDC and FDA have weakened the agencies’ ability to stop the dangerous outbreak
The United States is facing its largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in years. As of July 9, 2026, CDC has counted 843 domestically acquired cases in 31 states, as well as another 343 cases linked to travel outside the country, reported by 32 states. Combined, the number of confirmed infections now exceeds 1,100, and officials expect the
As the National Park Service is tracking several cases of serious stomach illness in Shenandoah National Park, it is important for hikers to know how to stay safe. listen to this articleHear A sign in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Photo: Jonathan Mauer/iStock via Getty) Updated June 19, 2026 10:17 am In mid-May, hikers