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green onions
Coverage of green onions in the Nexus archive.
- How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to contaminated produce has sickened over 1,500 people in Michigan and affected 30 other U.S. states, causing watery diarrhea. While the source remains unknown, experts recommend washing produce thoroughly, using vinegar, and cooking to 158°F to reduce infection risk.