Pittsburgh Shoppers Shift to Farmers Markets After 11 Cyclospora Cases
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 24
Pittsburgh Shoppers Shift to Farmers Markets After 11 Cyclospora Cases
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 24
Summary
Pittsburgh-area farmers markets say the cyclospora outbreak is pushing more shoppers to buy local produce, with some avoiding grocery stores for now.
Eleven Allegheny County residents were reported sick last week, part of broader FDA investigations into cyclosporiasis outbreaks around the country.
Green Tree vendors said demand for lettuce has jumped, with one stand selling out quickly last week and posting strong sales again as this week's market opened.
Food sellers are also tightening precautions: the Pittsburgh Pie Guy now washes and soaks basil before baking it so oven heat can kill anything missed.
The shift highlights how a localized illness outbreak is reshaping consumer trust around produce sourcing, freshness and handling.