Cyclospora Outbreak Pushes Kansans Toward Local Produce—But Safer Isn’t Guaranteed

A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to leafy greens has Kansans rethinking where their produce comes from. While buying from small, local farms can mean fresher, more traceable produce and stricter safety practices, no farm is risk‑free and contamination can be hard to trace once distributed, so washing, cooking when possible, and staying informed about recalls remain important.