17/07/2026
Re: the parasite spread, news from the Argus newsletter, local farm vendor, today:
"Local food is not the culprit here. The local food economy continues to show why it is a much more resilient system than indirect grocery store channels.
In this outbreak, a large farm across the country was linked as an origin point. Large distribution channels go through many steps of consolidation, exposing products to cross contamination. At Argus Farm Stop, food comes directly from the producer. With a smaller supply chain, risk of cross contamination is dramatically reduced.
In any event of food borne illness, Argus Farm Stop can identify issues and respond quicker than traditional grocery stores. With our consignment model, we can identify the exact origin of any food purchased.
"Eating locally sourced foods will definitely decrease the risk of being infected with cyclospora, which is generally associated with imported produce."*
*Joseph Eisenberg, a professor of global public health and epidemiologist at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, from the Detroit Free Press
Thank you for shopping local!"
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