Cyclospora has local restaurateurs, home cooks rethinking what’s on the menu
Libro has stopped using pre-bagged lettuce in response to the cyclospora outbreak on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Here’s what local restaurateurs are doing to protect customers from a diarrhea-causing parasite. And what you can do at home to protect yourself.
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A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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