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Clean produce is key

 

Cases of cyclosporiasis — an illness caused by a microscopic parasite often linked to contaminated fresh produce like strawberries — are climbing across the U.S. this summer, and health officials are urging people to take extra precautions when handling their fruits and veggies. To help lower your risk of infection, experts say the best thing you can do is practice safe food handling and wash items that are most likely to be contaminated with the parasite. We rounded up some highly rated items that can help you wash your produce.

 
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