Illinois faces a rising cyclospora outbreak, prompting health concerns about food safety both in restaurants and home kitchens. This parasitic infection causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms and spreads through contaminated produce. Understanding proper food handling, produce selection, and dining precautions becomes essential to protect your family's health. Learn effective prevention strategies, identify high-risk foods, and discover safe practices for both eating establishments and household meal preparation during outbreaks.

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