Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Wash Your Veggies | Honolulu News

A nasty stomach bug called cyclosporiasis is spreading across 34 states, linked to fresh produce—but the exact source is still being hunted. Symptoms include watery diarrhea and weeks of feeling awful. The CDC urges thorough washing of fruits and veggies: cold water rinses or salad spinners remove 96% of the parasite, vinegar isn’t needed. For tricky textures like raspberries or herbs, break them down and scrub. Peeling and scrubbing melons help too. High-risk folks should cook produce to 158°F. Michigan and New York lead in cases, but overall risk stays low. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d3e3a11ddbb8a62