Certain produce may be high-risk, but you can still enjoy it by following a few guidelines
Certain produce may be high-risk, but you can still enjoy it by following a few guidelines
Published
July 20, 2026 11:52AM (EDT)
Summer salad with grilled peaches and feta cheese (Getty Images/Arx0nt)
In the wake of the Trump administration’s recent cuts to public health funding, a foodborne parasite has gone rampant, contaminating everyday food items and holing up unfortunate consumers in the bathroom with explosive diarrhea.
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Iceberg lettuce from Mexico was identified as one source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. So, is it safe to eat lettuce yet?
