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What I'm buying + temporarily skipping during the Cyclospora outbreak as an NP + mom of 2

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The video provides timely and practical advice on food safety during a public health concern, directly addressing the anxieties of consumers, particularly parents. The clear, list-based format makes the information easily digestible and shareable.

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The creator, a nurse practitioner and mother of two, shares a list of foods she is temporarily avoiding and buying more of due to a Cyclospora outbreak. She emphasizes caution while the source of the outbreak is still unidentified.

Structure

1Introduction to the topic: Cyclospora outbreak and personal food choices
2List of foods being avoided
3List of foods being purchased more of
4Emphasis on caution and personal choices

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What I'm buying + temporarily skipping during the Cyclospora outbreak as an NP + mom of 2 Foods I'm personally skipping for now Prewashed bagged salad kits Bagged spinach + kale Pre-cut fruit bowls Fresh raspberries + berries Raw leafy greens Fresh herbs like cilantro Premade fresh pico + salsa Salad bars Foods I'm buying more of Frozen vegetables that I'm cooking Cooked vegetables Apples I'm peeling Oranges Bananas Kiwi Avocados Sweet potatoes Whole produce I can wash, scrub + peel or cook Dried herbs

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SCREENSHOT this for my list of what I'm grabbing and avoiding with this outbreak. What I'm buying + temporarily skipping during the Cyclospora outbreak as an NP + mom of 2 Here's the most important thing first: the source of the current outbreak has not been identified so there is no official nationwide "do not eat" list. But if you're like me and want to be a little more cautious while we wait for more information, l've made a few temporary changes at my house. I'm being more selective with raw, ready-to-eat produce and leaning more into foods we're going to cook, frozen vegetables I'm going to cook, and fruits I can peel myself. Still washing our produce. But washing produce does not guarantee Cyclospora has been removed. Cyclospora can be difficult to remove from fresh produce, which is exactly why I'm not relying on washing alone. Again, this is not an official CDC safe-food list. These are simply the temporary choices I'm making for my own family while the investigation continues. We're not panicking. Just making changes until we know more. Save this post and share with a friend whom needs the list too. #nursepractitioner #cyclosporaoutbreak