How to Wash Leafy Greens to Reduce Cyclospora Risk
In 2026, a Cyclospora outbreak hit 145+ people in 17 states. Washing leafy greens the right way lowers your risk—but only heat kills the parasite. Here is how.
Food safety guides in plain language: washing leafy greens, Cyclospora risk, and what actually kills pathogens.

In 2026, a Cyclospora outbreak hit 145+ people in 17 states. Washing leafy greens the right way lowers your risk—but only heat kills the parasite. Here is how.