Let's Know Things

Cyclosporiasis

17:25

This week we talk about cyclospora, FoodNet, and Taylor Farms.

We also discuss iceberg lettuce, Taco Bell, and foodborne pathogens.

Recommended Book: Babel by R.F. Kuang

Transcript

Foodborne pathogens cause about 48 million illnesses and around 3000 deaths in the US alone each year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the main agency tasked with keeping those numbers as low as…