Farmers Markets and Food-Borne Illness

1/17/2016

In this opinion article from The New York Times, the author discusses the potential risks of food-borne illnesses associated with farmers markets. While farmers markets are known for offering fresh, local produce, the article highlights a rise in cases of food-borne illnesses linked to these markets. The author suggests that the lack of proper regulations, food safety training, and inspection processes at farmers markets may contribute to these incidents. The article explores the challenges of ensuring food safety in this setting and calls for increased awareness and regulation to protect consumers.

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