Take caution, but don't avoid fruits, vegetables during contamination outbreaks
Health experts advise families to continue purchasing fresh produce despite recent food safety outbreaks, emphasizing that avoiding fruits and vegetables is not a recommended response.
Back-to-school season changes the rhythm of Chicago kitchens. Mornings get earlier, lunchboxes return to the counter, and families once again need food that is quick, nourishing and appealing enough that children will actually eat it.This year, food safety headlines have added uncertainty. Some families are asking whether they should stop buying fresh produce. The concern is understandable, and every outbreak deserves a serious response. But abandoning fruits and vegetables is not what health…
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