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What happens when food-safety chemicals react with food?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Phys.org
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What happened

Following the major Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, consumers might assume that produce labeled "triple-washed" offers greater protection from foodborne illness.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:20:01 UTC.

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