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How can Minnesotans protect themselves from foodborne illness

Cyclospora Outbreak
This undated photo taken through a microscope provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample which had been prepared with a formalin solution and stained with safranin.
Melanie Moser | CDC via AP

A Minnesota woman sued Chipotle after getting salmonella from a Twin Cities location of the burrito chain. That news is on top of a separate Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce across the country.

Now, many Minnesotans are worried about contracting foodborne illnesses.

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Autumn Stoll, a University of Minnesota Food Safety Extension Educator, about what consumers can do to protect themselves and their families.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.