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Can vinegar kill cyclospora? How to wash produce amid parasite outbreak

Headline from KXAN Austin

A produce-linked parasite that can cause uncomfortable (and at times dangerous) bouts of "explosive" diarrhea is causing people to think twice before snacking on berries or mixing up a salad.

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  1. Wfmy News 2

    No, you can't wash your produce in a vinegar solution to kill Cyclospora, the explosive diarrhea-causing parasite (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

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

  2. NBC Chicago

    There's only 1 way to kill cyclospora on produce, and vinegar isn't it (opens NBC Chicago)

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    While officials are urging everyone to wash their produce thoroughly, health experts are noting that it may not keep you from contracting cyclosporiasis, the parasitic infection known for causing “explosive” diarrhea. With an outbreak spreading across dozens of U.S.

  3. KXAN Austin

    Can vinegar kill cyclospora? How to wash produce amid parasite outbreak (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    A produce-linked parasite that can cause uncomfortable (and at times dangerous) bouts of "explosive" diarrhea is causing people to think twice before snacking on berries or mixing up a salad.

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