Avoiding Veggies Because of Cyclospora? NYC Chefs Share Creative Ways to Enjoy Them

A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has sickened hundreds and left health officials recommending cooked produce over raw salads... which is a tough sell in the middle of summer. NYC Now producer Iru Ekpunobi walks us through the ways New York City chefs Sohla El-Waylly, Ayo Balogun and Nasim Alikhani recommend to keep eating cooked vegetables safely without giving up on flavor.

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Connect with the featured chefs from this episode on their official social media channels:

• Chef Sohla El-Waylly 
• Dept of Culture by Chef Ayo Balugun
• Sofreh by Chef Nasim Alikhani

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