Washing produce may not kill parasite
An infectious disease physician warned that washing produce with water and soap may not be enough to kill Cyclospora — boiling is the only reliable method.
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Jul 15, 2026
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Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak: Taco Bell Under Investigation
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A fast-growing Cyclospora parasite outbreak has become one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent memory, sickening more than 4,000 people across more than 30 states. [1] — Mark Halperin "Federal and state officials are investigating whether Taco Bell restaurants played a role in a Cyclospora parasite outbreak that has sicken…" 15:04 Federal and state health officials, according to two sources familiar with the investigation cited by the Washington Post, are now examining whether Taco Bell restaurants played a role — though no direct link to the chain or any contaminated supplier has been established. The investigation sharpened after some Taco Bell restaurants around Detroit stopped serving lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and a cilantro-onion mixture last week, posting vague signs citing a 'nationwide recall' while the company offered no public explanation. Michigan has emerged as the center of the outbreak with over 3,300 reported cases and 44 hospitalizations. The parasite — Cyclospora cayetanensis — spreads through produce contaminated with feces from infected individuals; it cannot jump from person to person because it must first mature outside the body. Symptoms take up to a week or longer to appear, making it exceptionally difficult for investigators to trace, as patients must recall what they ate days or even weeks before getting sick.
Cyclospora: What It Is and Why It's So Hard to Track
Cyclospora is an intestinal parasite spread through feces-contaminated food or water. It cannot spread person-to-person because it must mature outside the body first. Symptoms take up to two weeks to appear, forcing patients to recall meals they ate long ago — making outbreak tracing a nightmare.
Washing Produce Won't Kill Cyclospora — Boil It
Washing contaminated produce with soap and water is not enough to kill Cyclospora. Boiling is the only reliable method. An infectious disease physician advised Americans to skip salad bars entirely until investigators identify the source of the outbreak.
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