Culinary Now Podcast

It's just diarrhea! Doing better with Bridget Hegarty

Culinary Now Podcast Season 7 Episode 14

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Jaime and Matt sit down with Bridget Hegarty, Director of Public Health at Amtrak, to explore the recent Cyclospora outbreak and its implications for consumer dining behaviors. Together, they discuss the challenges foodservice operators face when sourcing and serving produce linked to foodborne illness outbreaks, and examine how chefs can strengthen food safety practices, make informed purchasing decisions, and help protect public health while maintaining consumer confidence.