Experts warn that there is no effective way for consumers to fully eliminate Cyclospora from food.
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Removing Cyclospora from food products is proving to be a significant challenge. According to a report by Food Safety News, these oocysts are notably stickier than other parasites such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
Data from a 2021 study published in Foods suggests that there is no reliable kill step available at the consumer level. The research indicates that no tested method was able to remove all of the parasite from the food.
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