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

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 🎥

29.07.2026 4

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Lisa Cuchara

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

A few precautions as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast will help keep gastrointestinal distress out of your holiday gathering.

14.11.2025 10

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Lisa Cuchara

How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine

Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.

23.07.2025 30

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Lisa Cuchara