Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak

Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help cut your risk of infection. ➕ Includes video 🎥

By: Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 942

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

By Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University

Salads – along with other fresh produce – are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Leafy greens are rich in vitamins A, C and K, folate, potassium and magnesium. They also contain lots of fiber, which supports a healthy gut microbiome, promotes fullness, helps regulate blood sugar, and may contribute to healthy aging and better cognitive function.

But an ongoing 2026 outbreak of …

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