Are locally-grown fruits and vegetables safer? Experts explain

Experts indicate that locally grown fruits and vegetables, such as those sold at farmers markets, may be safer options amid a surge in cyclosporiasis cases caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. While contamination can originate from irrigation water, produce from local sources is less likely to be affected, and washing alone does not eliminate the parasite. Cooking or freezing produce is the most effective method to prevent infection.

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