Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases

Despite a relatively low number of local cases, Philadelphia grocers say they are staying vigilant to ensure products remain clear of the parasite. Philly shoppers are wary amid cyclospora outbreakStill, Philadelphia shoppers say they remain on high alert. Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler says buying from local farms can give consumers more confidence in their produce purchases. “If it’s open and local, we’re gonna know if something breaks out,” said Karl Smith, manager at Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Similarly to Weavers Way, Philadelphia businesses such as Riverwards Produce and Philly Foodworks focus on selling locally grown produce.