# What's behind America's diarrhoea outbreak?

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Podcast: [The Daily Aus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-aus-2137001)
Published: 2026-07-22T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Nearly 7,000 Americans have been struck down by a gut parasite linked to Taco Bell lettuce across 34 states. Today we're explaining what cyclosporiasis is, how it ended up in a fast food salad, and whether U.S. federal budget cuts are making it harder to stop. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler Producer: Orla Maher Video Editor: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears.  Tell us here . Shot on Fujifilm . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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