Thoroughly wash and cook your market-bought fresh produce and seafood as a precautionary measure against parasites, University of the Philippines (UP) scientists advised the public. The parasite—Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii)—causes toxoplasmosis illness. Among the vegetables tested were lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and mung bean sprouts. Oyster samples were also tested, the researchers said.

UP scientists warn vs parasites in raw vegetables, seafood. (2023, December 10). BusinessMirror, p. A5.