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\n\nStrawberries are fruit you can almost always expect to be in abundance at your local grocery store. But as much as stores handle and process strawberries and other fresh produce, you still need to wash and clean them thoroughly when you bring them home. This is particularly important with cases of cyclosporiasis rising in the United States.
\n\nThe illness, caused by a parasite (cyclospora) contracted from eating feces found on produce like lettuce, apples and, yes, strawberries, has severe symptoms including digestive issues like diarrhea.
\n\nTo avoid the risk of cyclosporiasis and to extend the shelf life of strawberries, I spoke to experts, including microbiologists and culinary instructors, to find the best way to clean strawberries and the most effective products to help do it.
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\n\nWhile contracting an illness from eating fruit is a serious matter, it doesn’t mean you have to cut out all fruit. Washing your produce properly can help you avoid issues and, as a bonus, make your…
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