By
Olivia Craighead,
a news writer for The Cut who covers pop culture and celebrity.
Previously, she wrote about pop culture and entertainment at Gawker.
If you are anything like me, over the past few weeks you have started to live in fear of fresh produce. This summer, several states are seeing a drastic uptick in cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by consuming food or water that’s been contaminated with feces. It’s the result of a parasite, and it can lead to explosive diarrhea that lasts for weeks. Sorry to be blunt.
