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National headlines about Cyclospora have raised questions about food safety across the country - but what does the outbreak actually mean for the North Bay? This week on North Bay 101, KQED senior editor Carly Severin explains how Cyclospora spreads, why California isn't seeing the same surge as other states, and what residents should know to protect themselves.

Plus, we examine new federal farmworker visa rules and hear from a local immigration attorney about how changing federal policies are affecting families in Sonoma County.

Episode Guests:
     Carly Severin, KQED Senior Editor
     Natalie Hanson, Press Democrat Business Reporter
     Shandra Back, KRCB News Reporter

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