Foodborne illness connected to Iowa farmer's market?

Posted: July 17th, 2010 - 9:43am by Doug Powell

Something’s going at a farmers’ market in east-central Iowa, with reports surfacing that more than 10 people are sick with foodborne illness, possibly related to a freshly prepared fruit and vegetable product sold at the market.

The Iowa Department of Public Health reminded people visiting a farmer's market to only buy from vendors who keep freshly prepared fruit and vegetable products cold.

Once you buy the food make sure you store them in a cold place, and eat them within a few days.
 

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Categories: Other Microorganisms
Tags: farmers' market, fresh, Iowa, market, prepared, Produce

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Andrew says:

This farmer's market food must not have been prepared using local ingredients. Because everybody knows that local food is safe.

Posted on July 19th, 2010 - 4:35pm

Catherine says:

not so, Andrew; even local food needs proper handling to remain safe. once the integrity of the food is compromised, bacteria can start its work and make human consumers sick. All producers need to be vigilant and present their crops to consumers in the best manner possible, whether traveling 10 miles or 1,000 miles.

Posted on August 12th, 2010 - 9:42pm

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