Thousands of Americans have been infected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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The growing Cyclospora outbreak is raising questions about produce safety and whether washing fruits and vegetables is enough to prevent infection.
Why it matters: Cyclosporiasis can cause severe diarrhea, and experts say washing produce may reduce — but not eliminate — the risk of infection.
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Hundreds of people in the U.S. have gotten sick so far from cyclosporiasis.
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