CDC's Center, Institute, and Offices (CIOs) allow the agency to be more responsive and effective when dealing with public health concerns. Each group implements CDCâ²s response in their areas of expertise, while also providing intra-agency support and resource-sharing for cross-cutting issues and specific health threats.
No foods are known to cause bloody stools or related conditions. Eating too many low-fiber foods, however, leaves little room in your diet for helpful fare. To ensure plentiful whole grain intake, substitute white rice, which is a refined grain, with whole grain brown rice in your favorite recipes.
Other conditions and situations that can cause blood in the stools include: 1  colon cancer. 2  non-cancerous growths, such as polyps. 3  intestinal infections (bacterial enterocolitis) that can be caused by foodborne pathogens, such as salmonella and E. coli.  inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)