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Malibu's Legacy Park farmers market was ordered to move immediately due to safety concerns, parking shortages, and permit violations, with the city offering a temporary spot outside City Hall while a permanent license is reviewed.
As NC reports hundreds of cyclosporiasis cases, shoppers flock to the State Farmer’s Market for locally grown, minimally handled produce, boosting sales for farmers while officials search for the outbreak’s source; health officials warn about recalled produce and note iceberg lettuce recalls tied to Taco Bell locations, encouraging disposal of any recalled items.
Rising cyclospora/cyclosporiasis concerns across the U.S. drive more DC-area shoppers to buy locally from farms and markets like Kinship Gardens and The People’s Market. With a record number of cases in more than 30 states and an outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states, health officials are urging consumers to source produce from trusted local suppliers while the FDA investigates. Local vendors report growing demand, highlighting the safety and freshness of nearby farms and delivery networks, including upcoming markets such as Black + Forth in Northeast DC.
Jennifer Lopez took a break from her canceled summer tour to enjoy a Sunday outing at a Los Angeles farmer's market with her gender-neutral teen, Emme Maribel Muñiz. The pop star, who recently announced the cancellation of her 30-date tour to spend more time with family, was seen wearing a chic outfit and a Hermès Birkin bag. Emme, who uses they/them pronouns, sported a retro T-shirt. Meanwhile, Lopez's husband Ben Affleck attended a basketball game with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their son.
A Brazilian woman suffered from a botulism infection and became temporarily paralyzed after eating expired pesto purchased from a local farmer's market. The pesto did not have an expiration date or storage instructions. She experienced symptoms such as difficulty breathing and tingling tongue, and was eventually diagnosed with botulism. After a year in the hospital, she has made progress in her recovery but still requires assistance with walking. To prevent food-borne botulism, it is recommended to refrigerate homemade oils and discard any unused portions after four days.
A Brazilian woman, Doralice Carneiro Sobreira Goes, spent a year in the hospital after eating expired pesto from a local farmer's market, which resulted in a botulism infection that temporarily paralyzed her. Goes experienced symptoms such as difficulty breathing and tingling tongue, and was diagnosed with botulism. She underwent extensive rehabilitation therapy and can now perform basic tasks independently, although walking remains challenging. To prevent food-borne botulism, the CDC advises refrigerating homemade oils and discarding any unused portions after four days.
The Lake Superior Harvest Festival took place at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, featuring a large farmers market, live music, Energy Fair experience, vendors, exhibitors, and educational demonstrations. The event aims to promote sustainable local food production in the Lake Superior region.
Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating after several bricks fell from a building near the downtown Farmers Market, prompting safety concerns.
Central Florida residents have several events to attend this weekend, including a back-to-school event in Longwood where school supplies and backpacks will be given out, a farmers market in Longwood and Sanford, a summer sidewalk sale in Winter Park, and jazz performances by the Jeff Rupert Quartet and Terry Myers Quartet at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts in Winter Park.
A suspect has been taken into custody after threatening to shoot people at the Great Falls Farmers' Market in Montana. The market was evacuated as a precaution, but there have been no reports of shots fired or injuries. Police officers entered a nearby building to locate the suspect, and it is unclear if the person was armed. The situation is now under control, and there is no further threat to the community.
Bay Area chef, food writer, and author Illyanna Maisonet won the emerging voice award at the James Beard Media Awards for her book Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook. The Heart of the City Farmers Market is not shutting down despite rumors spread by a local political action group. Great Gold, the popular Italian restaurant in Truckee, will soon open a French bistro called Tangerine. Four Kings, a NorCal cooking talent, will take over Buddy the Bar every Wednesday in June with a new menu.