Cyclosporiasis outbreak: How to wash produce

a national health emergency.

What is cyclosporiasis?

The backstory:

Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Experts say it’s usually found in developing countries and is spread by food or water contaminated with feces.

In the U.S., the parasite is typically spread through fresh produce in hot weather. It continue reading …