KINGSTON, R.I., July 16 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:

KINGSTON, R.I. - July 16, 2026 - A food safety specialist at the University of Rhode Island, Nicole Richard leads efforts to help businesses and restaurants be food-safe for their customers. Now she's sharing tips for consumers wondering what to do this summer as a fearsome illness makes news: How to avoid the dreaded cyclosporiasis?

Richard, a URI research associate and food safety researcher with the University's Cooperative Extension, shares tips on food safety that can be applied year-round for good health and stress-free dining. She has more than 20 years of experience developing resources and programming for businesses and consumers through ...