07/16/2026
Preventing Cyclosporiasis
KEY POINTS
No one fully knows how Cyclospora gets into food and water.
People can prevent cyclosporiasis by not consuming food or water that may be contaminated with f***s (p**p).
People can follow safe food handling practices to avoid contamination.
Prevention tips
People can take the following food and vegetable handling recommendations to reduce the risk of foodborne illness related to fresh produce:
Wash
Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables.
Prepare
Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.
It is important to thoroughly wash produce even if it is labeled as pre-washed.
Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.
Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.
Store
Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours).
Source :CDC