Cyclosporiasis cases are climbing this summer — these products can help reduce your risk of infection

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.WellnessCyclosporiasis cases are rising — these products help keep your produce clean to prevent illness The intestinal illness is on the rise across the United States.July 10, 2026, 2:37 PM EDTBethany HeitmanCommerce EditorSkip to table of contentsAccording to experts, the best way to prevent getting this illness is by thoroughly washing your produce.GettyIn this articleOur top picksWhat is cyclosporiasis and how do you get it?The best products for reducing the risk of cyclosporiasisHow I picked the best products for reducing the risk of cyclosporiasisFrequently asked questionsWhy trust NBC Selected?See 3 MoreCases of cyclosporiasis — an illness caused by a microscopic parasite often linked to contaminated fresh produce like strawberries — are climbing across the U.S. this summer, with outbreaks reported in multiple states and Michigan alone logging hundreds of cases in recent weeks. Currently, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is investigating this multistate surge and health officials in hard-hit areas are urging residents to take extra precautions with the produce they eat. So what exactly is cyclosporiasis, and how worried should you be? Read on for everything you need to know about it — including produce-washing products that can help you reduce the risk of infection.Selected.Our top picksBest overallVeggie Wash$undefined$13.34AmazonLearn moreBest for firm produceOXO Good Grips Vegetable Brush$undefined$9.95AmazonLearn moreBest budgetIberia All Natural Distilled White Vinegar (1 Gallon)$undefined$12.99AmazonLearn moreWhat is cyclosporiasis and how do you get it? Experts told NBC News that cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or Cyclospora for short, which people contract by consuming food or water contaminated with feces. Not everyone who’s infected w...