Tips to avoid the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite

News reports in early July that consumption of produce could lead to a parasitic infection left people wondering “what the fruit?” as their hopes for refreshing smoothies or crisp salads were dashed.

The parasite, cyclospora, spreads through food or water contaminated by infected fecal matter from human beings. Headlines warned of “explosive diarrhea” and a slew of sy...