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Is My Produce Safe? What Recalls Really Tell Us
Food safety headlines can make consumers wonder: Is our fresh produce safe to eat?
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with Eric Stevens, Ph.D., and Christina Ferreira, Ph.D., of the International Fresh Produce Association about how the U.S. food safety system responds to outbreaks and recalls—and what happens behind the scenes to protect consumers.
They take a closer look at Cyclospora, a parasite that can be difficult to detect and investigate and explain why outbreaks tend to occur more often during the summer months. They also discuss how investigators identify…
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