Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan surges to more than 3,300 cases. Here's how to expertly clean your produce to rid the parasite.

It can only be killed when the temp reaches over 158°, so you have to cook your produce to be safe.

In short, yes. “Toxin exposure is less of an issue with organic fruit and veg, but produce is still handled and exposed to other potential contaminants, so it’s best to wash everything before eating,” Shand says. This is also one of the ways that cyclospora has spread in the past.

Michigan health officials are advising consumers to buy whole heads of lettuce and other greens and avoid bagged salads.

Many consumers are wondering if any produce is considered safe from the parasite causing an explosive diarrhea outbreak.

A recent analysis from advocacy organization Consumer Reports is the latest to highlight the potential threat of pesticides in our produce. It suggeststhat around 20% of commonly sold fruits and vegetables in the U.S. could contain unsafe levels of pesticides.

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