As cyclospora cases in the U.S. start to trend down, is it safe to eat lettuce and other fresh produce?

Cyclospora, the “explosive” diarrhea parasite that’s sickened thousands of Americans this summer and sparked nationwide recalls, may be on a downward trend, according to new data. The parasitic infection, also known as cycosporiasis, normally ramps up during the warmer months in the United States. But this year, cases have surged to record-high levels. More than 15,700 confirmed cases have been…