Thousands of people are sick across more than two dozen states

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

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

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

Why fresh produce is the perfect vehicle for a parasite that needs a week to mature, and what the US outbreak tells us about its spread.

There are over 6,000 cases reported in more than 40 states

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.

Cases have hit record levels, and scientists are racing to pinpoint where the Cyclospora parasite entered the food supply.

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Thousands of people are sick across more than two dozen states

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