‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite sufferers detail horrific realities of infection: ‘Pure water coming out of you’

‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite sufferers detail horrific realities of infection: ‘Pure water coming out of you’

Thousands across the US have caught the “explosive diarrhea” parasite this summer. Folks who have caught the bug are sharing what it’s actually like, from feeling nauseous for weeks on end before “living” on the toilet, expelling “pure water” nonstop. “It’s bad. Literally just pure water coming out of you,” user Brixie02 wrote on a … Read more

The foods least likely to get you sick — as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite, Listeria and E. coli infiltrate food supply

The foods least likely to get you sick — as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite, Listeria and E. coli infiltrate food supply

New day, new food scare. E. coli and Listeria were already putting shoppers on edge. Now, Cyclospora — a parasite that cause explosive, watery diarrhea — has people wondering if anything in the produce aisle is safe. If it feels like America’s food supply is under siege, you’re not imaging it. Foodborne illness outbreaks have dominated headlines … Read more

Can we eat lettuce again? The truth about salad risk amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Can we eat lettuce again? The truth about salad risk amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Salad lovers are dealing with information whiplash after a series of revelations about where exactly the parasites causing “explosive diarrhea” are coming from. Last week, the FDA traced illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states. The next day, they said that lettuce was coming from Taylor Farms in Central Mexico — … Read more

Taylor Farms addresses ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis outbreak and reveals ‘indefinite’ removal decision

Taylor Farms addresses ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis outbreak and reveals ‘indefinite’ removal decision

Taylor Farms Fresh Foods, the produce supplier allegedly tied to a US outbreak of explosive-diarrhea-inducing cyclosporiasis, said Friday it is pulling back all of its iceberg lettuce from the suspected source in Mexico. “Based on information provided yesterday by the FDA, Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico,’’ … Read more

Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: report

Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: report

Taco Bell is being probed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast-moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report. Some victims told investigators they had eaten at Taco Bell – though others said they had not, according to a Washington Post report … Read more

Stop eating salad? Lettuce may be to blame for ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Stop eating salad? Lettuce may be to blame for ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Michigan, the state with the highest number of cases of cyclosporiasis — caused by what The Post first nicknamed the “explosive diarrhea” parasite — has a primary suspect for the source of the outbreak: lettuce. They haven’t, however, found the specific lettuce or salad green to blame, nor a grower or supplier at fault. While … Read more

How to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite that is wreaking intestinal havoc across the US

How to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite that is wreaking intestinal havoc across the US

The fast-moving stomach parasite Cyclospora is rapidly spreading across the country, sickening thousands of Americans across more than 30 states. The parasite causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis, which commonly triggers watery or explosive diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach cramps or pain, bloating, and increased gas, to name a few. Of the 31 … Read more

Taco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge

Taco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge

Taco Bell restaurants are pulling fresh ingredients from the menu as a fast-growing parasite outbreak linked to explosive diarrhea spreads across multiple states. Locations, including some in Metro Detroit, have posted signs telling customers they are temporarily unable to serve several produce items while health officials respond to a spike in cyclosporiasis cases, WWJ reported … Read more

Exclusive | NYC cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite soar to 273 — 3 times as many as previously reported for the whole state

Exclusive | NYC cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite soar to 273 — 3 times as many as previously reported for the whole state

New York City has had 273 confirmed cases of the notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite since May 1, The Post has exclusively learned. According to an NYC Health Department spokesperson, the city has seen an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis compared to previous years, with 301 people sickened so far for the entirety of 2026. The … Read more

‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases up over 400% in a week in hardest-hit state — as experts still search for source

‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases up over 400% in a week in hardest-hit state — as experts still search for source

Cases of a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea have quickly quadrupled in Michigan, skyrocketing to 681 people on Monday — which is up rom 170 cases in the state less than a week ago. As of the most recent reported numbers, Michigan is by far the hardest-hit state. New York, Illinois, and Texas also … Read more

Pyro-fanatic family makes Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show NYC’s most explosive yet in honor of America 250

Pyro-fanatic family makes Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show NYC’s most explosive yet in honor of America 250

Their ancestors lit the fuse — while today’s generation carries the torch. The Souza family, who have owned and operated one of the nation’s top firework display companies, Pyro Spectaculars, since 1979, is booked and busy for America’s 250th birthday. The prominent five-generation fireworks family from Southern California traces its roots to patriarch Manuel de … Read more

Exclusive | I’m in the hospital with the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite — I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemies

Exclusive | I’m in the hospital with the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite — I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemies

On the last Thursday of June, Cristy Cooper sat down on the toilet and immediately realized something was terribly wrong. What followed was unlike anything the 51-year-old had ever experienced. “The amount of pressure when it comes out,” she told The Post on a phone call from the hospital. “The force is crazy.” The Texas … Read more

Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with the highest number of cases in New York. According to the CDC, 145 people ranging in age from 5 to 86 years and from 20 states contracted the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis between May and June 16, with 20 hospitalized. … Read more

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti makes wild claim after explosive Brandon Tierney feud

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti makes wild claim after explosive Brandon Tierney feud

It’s been one day and the Gregg Giannotti-Brandon Tierney feud has another episode. On his “Boomer and Gio” show Tuesday on WFAN with former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, Giannotti said Tierney’s former producers were celebrating after Giannotti went on a three-and-a-half minute rant Monday about how Tierney was a “bad teammate” in his time with … Read more

Jane’s Addiction officially breaks up after explosive onstage fight involving Dave Navarro, Perry Farrell

Jane’s Addiction officially breaks up after explosive onstage fight involving Dave Navarro, Perry Farrell

Jane’s Addiction is no more. The popular alt-rock band announced that they were officially breaking up on Wednesday, more than one year after frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro got into an explosive altercation during a concert in Boston last September. “After that show, without notice to Perry, we unilaterally determined it would be … Read more

Mike Francesa goes on explosive rant over Hal Steinbrenner’s Yankees claim: ‘Opened Pandora’s box’

Mike Francesa goes on explosive rant over Hal Steinbrenner’s Yankees claim: ‘Opened Pandora’s box’

Mike Francesa says he knows where Hal Steinbrenner’s money is buried. In a scathing rant, the Hall of Fame New York radio host alleged on his eponymous podcast Tuesday that Steinbrenner’s Yankees make even more money than the owner has said in recent days. “What was Hal thinking? I am shocked,” Francesa said, referring to … Read more

‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner goes scorched earth on ‘calculated’ ex Theresa Nist in new memoir: most explosive bombshells

‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner goes scorched earth on ‘calculated’ ex Theresa Nist in new memoir: most explosive bombshells

Bachelor in not-so-paradise.  Gerry Turner, ABC’s first “The Golden Bachelor” lead, has a tell-all book detailing his experience on the show — and why he really divorced Theresa Nist after just three months of marriage.  Called “Golden Years: What I’ve Learned From Love, Loss, and Reality TV,” the explosive memoir is out now. Turner, 74, is … Read more

Inside Kevin Costner’s explosive brawl with ‘Yellowstone’ co-star that shut down production: report

Inside Kevin Costner’s explosive brawl with ‘Yellowstone’ co-star that shut down production: report

In the wild, wild West, things went south. A new report has surfaced that Kevin Costner allegedly got into an on-set incident during “Yellowstone” that caused production to temporarily shut down. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Academy Award winner, 70, came to blows with Wes Bentley, who played his son, Jamie Dutton, on the … Read more

Exclusive | Heir to Barneys luxury empire served with explosive tax-fraud lawsuit at NYC book event: ‘Gene went crazy’

Exclusive | Heir to Barneys luxury empire served with explosive tax-fraud lawsuit at NYC book event: ‘Gene went crazy’

An heir to the fallen Barneys luxury empire got served with an explosive tax-fraud lawsuit from his estranged brother — while he was in the middle of promoting his gossipy new memoir last week at a New York City bookstore, The Post has learned. Gene Pressman, 74, was signing copies of his new book, “They … Read more

Tom Holland stunt double swings into explosive action in ‘NYC’ for latest Spider-Man movie

Tom Holland stunt double swings into explosive action in ‘NYC’ for latest Spider-Man movie

Tom Holland’s stunt double swoops into action on Bothwell Street in central Glasgow, Scotland, doubling for Spider-Man in a vehicle chase and explosive stunt sequence filmed August 5, 2025. The streets of Glasgow have been transformed into New York City with NYPD police cars, classic yellow taxis, and an armored tank in tow as film … Read more