It took weeks for the CDC to issue a health advisory over the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases.

Health officials are tracking new cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne infection that leads to severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including intense diarrhea.

The outbreak has resulted in at least 86 hospitalizations, though no deaths have been reported

The intestinal illness that causes explosive diarrhea is extra prominent this summer.

Foods like bagged salad mixes, berries, basil and cilantro have been linked to past cyclosporiasis outbreak. See a full list for what to know.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says they are scouring food supply chain for culprit, which may be lettuce

Official case counts likely capture only a fraction of US cyclosporiasis infections, and the outbreak is likely to get worse before it gets better.

Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis are either confirmed or under investigation in the US - the source is still unknown.

There are telltale signs you need to watch out for.

One more state joins the list of diarrhea outbreaks. USA TODAY shows where cases are highest as of July 15.

It took weeks for the CDC to issue a health advisory over the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases.

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GI doctors are trying to dodge cyclosporiasis, too.