5 low-risk fruits and vegetables as the cyclospora outbreak grows — and whether to avoid lettuce

Concerns about food safety are rising in the US. A parasite is contaminating produce, causing stomach issues. Infections are typically more common during warmer months, but this year's numbers are unusually high.

As of early August, nearly all states have reported cases. The total number of reported cases has surpassed 22,000. Further information on the outbreak and affected produce is available from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is tracking the situation.