Topic: Explosive Diarrhea

2 chapters across the catalog

Adult Day Care
Episode 1885 2:46:21 - 2:50:23

1885: Adult Day Care

Tip of the Day, Blue Land Toilet Tablets

The "Tip of the Day" features Blue Land Toilet Bowl Cleaner tablets, which are praised for being plastic-free and effective. The product is recommended as a timely solution for cleaning during outbreaks of "explosive diarrhea," a recurring news theme. A challenge is issued to the audience to provide first-hand accounts of the severity of recent gastrointestinal illnesses in exchange for a pack of the tablets.

Code Brown
Episode 1884 1:32:06 - 1:34:34

1884: Code Brown

Cyclospora Outbreak, Explosive Diarrhea Symptoms

Health officials are monitoring a growing outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasitic infection affecting several states, with the highest concentration of cases in Michigan. The parasite, which is often found on fresh produce and in contaminated water, causes debilitating symptoms including "explosive diarrhea." The CDC recommends thoroughly washing all vegetables, even those labeled as pre-washed, to avoid infection.