Buying prewashed food does not guarantee safety

Multiple public health experts have recommended a thorough washing — while at least one says to skip salads altogether for a time

Why fresh produce is the perfect vehicle for a parasite that needs a week to mature, and what the US outbreak tells us about its spread.

Case numbers of this parasite-caused illness have exploded in the last week. An expert explains how to try and stay safe

The outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to contaminated produce like lettuce. Ellie Muir, who eats a plant-based diet, shares her (not recommended) approach to avoiding the…

There are over 6,000 cases reported in more than 40 states

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Produce items like lettuce have been linked to past cyclosporiasis outbreaks. Does buying at a farmers market help lower the risk?

Buying prewashed food does not guarantee safety

Forbes expert healthcare contributors explain the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, how the parasite spreads, symptoms to watch for and how you can protect yourself.

Buying prewashed food does not guarantee safety

Thousands of Americans have been infected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak.