A gastrointestinal illness is affecting people in various parts of the country. Contaminated food is the likely culprit behind the spread of this infection. The parasite responsible causes severe symptoms, including a particular type of diarrhea.

Cases have been reported in Michigan and other areas, with dozens of people falling ill. The CDC is involved in investigating the source of the parasite.

Further information about this outbreak can be found through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, which is monitoring the situation and providing updates as more details become available.