K-State Extension Food Safety

Taylor Farms has initiated a recall of all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, which include Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart due to potential Cyclospora contamination.

Updates will be provided as additional information is available. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-5-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026

Information to help keep you safe. As always, wash your hands!

Help prevent the spread of Cyclospora! 🦠🧼🫧 Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, also known as Cyclospora. People can become infected by consuming food or water that contains the parasite.

Help prevent Cyclosporiasis with these tips for handling fruit and vegetables:
💠 Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling raw fruits & veggies
💠 Gently rub fruits & veggies under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking
💠 Scrub firm fruits & veggies with a clean produce brush under running water
💠 Fruits & veggies labeled “prewashed” don’t need to be washed again at home
💠 Cut away damaged or bruised areas on fruits & veggies before eating or prepping
💠Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits & veggies within two hours

Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/

As you plan your celebration for July 4th, don't forget to include safe food handling to keep foodborne illness away from the party! Learn more athttps://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2465.pdf

The Summer 2026 issue of You Asked It! is now available at https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/newsletter/

Purdue University is hosting three webinars for the 6th Summer School on Consumer Food Safety Education. The topics include:

July 1st - Observations of Consumer Food Handling: Implications for Food Safety Messages
July 8th - Serving up Food Safety During an After-School Cooking Club
July 15th - Considerations for Communicating with Home-based (Cottage) Food Producers

See the dates and times below. Register now at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0W0WVdlzIlZsCWO

The July/August issue of Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe is now available. You can see this issue and others at https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/preservation/newsletter.html

The weather has been packing a punch in many areas lately! Here's some resources to help you deal with power outages and keeping your food safe in the refrigerator and freezer. https://extension.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/disaster.html

Spring weather is here and power outages can happen. Sometimes food can be saved, sometimes it is best to toss it. Learn more at https://extension.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/disaster.html

The May 2026 issue of You Asked It! is now available at https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/newsletter/ K-State Extension