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Nearly a third of Americans eating fewer fresh vegetables after ‘explosive diarrhea’ virus outbreak: poll

Nearly a third of Americans cut back their produce consumption and nearly two-thirds changed their behavior this summer after an “explosive diarrhea” parasite ravaged rectums across the country, according to a poll. At least 30% of people said they were buying less fresh produce.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated world brief. The source report from NY Post says: Nearly a third of Americans cut back their produce consumption and nearly two-thirds changed their behavior this summer after an “explosive diarrhea” parasite ravaged rectums across the country, according to a poll. At least 30% of people said they were buying less fresh produce.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Sep 29, 2026, 7:27 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: World
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  1. Source published: Sep 29, 2026, 7:27 PM UTC
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