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hlthe2b

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1. Beware unwashed fruits, vegetables and herbs (past outbreaks in raspberries, cilantro, basil, leaf lettuce and

Reply to dalton99a (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 08:13 PM

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a few other fresh produce sources. Raspberries were a problem in a past outbreak because the parasite ovum stick to the little "hairs" on the berries making it hard to rinse them. But, lots of water and spraying under pressure really does help. Lemon juice or vinegar rinse can help too.

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Oh Great, a Parasite That Causes Explosive Diarrhea Is Spreading Right Now [View all] dalton99a Wednesday OP

Beware unwashed fruits, vegetables and herbs (past outbreaks in raspberries, cilantro, basil, leaf lettuce and hlthe2b Wednesday #1

Thank You (hlthe2b). ahnakneemoose Wednesday #4

Hey! Not joking. You just reminded me about the joys of planning ahead! calimary Wednesday #15

If infected, refrain from engaging in sex Kaleva Wednesday #2

Monroe County Michigan has a big outbreak. multigraincracker Wednesday #3

My timing is bad. After ordering drinks and considering dinner, I read the title of this thread surfered Wednesday #5

At least we have identified patient zero. His name can't be revealed because of HIPAA Wonder Why Wednesday #6

I see what you did there! calimary Wednesday #14

"Loud, watery" mr715 Wednesday #7

Well, you wouldn't if it was happening to you. beveeheart Wednesday #8

I might be. mr715 Wednesday #9

I'm less than 10 pounds from my goal weight so this is welcome news. BannonsLiver Wednesday #10

Congrats! mr715 Wednesday #11

Let me tell you, beveeheart Thursday #20

He's doing what now? nt Disaffected Wednesday #12

For a moment I thought you meant MAGA was having a resurgence. Was your hands and take precautions for this bug. /nt artemisia1 Wednesday #13

I assume renaming the parasite Cyclospora trumpii is out of the question jmowreader Thursday #16

Had it mixed up with cryptosporidium. LeftInTX Thursday #17

Oh noes!!! I knew Texas was a shithole! LeftInTX Thursday #18

This explains alot Blue_Roses Thursday #19

This one? Kid Berwyn Thursday #21