# What is Cyclospora, and why is it such a concern when it shows up in fresh produce?

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Podcast: [Toronto Today with Greg Brady](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-today-with-greg-brady-4287377)
Published: 2026-07-14T11:22:00+00:00
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## Resource

Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Keith Warriner, Ontario food safety expert and University of Guelph professor about why washing fresh produce ‘doesn’t cut it’ when it comes to stopping explosive diarrhea-causing cyclospora parasite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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