List of fruits and vegetables that are safe from cyclospora parasite

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As health officials investigate a surge in cyclosporiasis cases across the United States, many consumers are wondering whether any fruits or vegetables can be considered truly safe from the parasite behind the illness.

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The question comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates hundreds of confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in at least 31 states. Symptoms often include watery diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, stomach cramps and, in some cases, frequent “explosive” bowel movements that can last for weeks if left untreated. Previous U.S. outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce, including bagged salads, cilantro, basil, raspberries and other fruits and vegetables. Federal officials have not yet identified a specific food source responsible for the current increase in cases.

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There are no raw fruits and vegetables that are completely safe from cyclospora, Texas State University professor Rodney Rohde told Newsweek, but there are “lowest-risk choices.”

These options are “generally fruits with thick, inedible peels,” Rohde said, since the edible part is naturally protected. Fruits include:

Bananas
Citrus
Avocados
Pineapples
Watermelons
Mangoes

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