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Restaurant chain under investigation after parasite-linked 'explosive diarrhea' sickens thousands

Thousands have fallen ill across at least 31 states after a parasite outbreak tied to a popular restaurant chain.

Published Jul 14, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A popular restaurant chain is under investigation over an outbreak of a parasite that causes “explosive diarrhea.”