Cocina de Carlos

5 days ago

🌿 **Our Commitment to Freshness, Quality & Food Safety**

We've received a few questions regarding the recent Cyclospora outbreak reported in several states, and we'd like to share how we handle fresh produce at Cocina de Carlos and Lupita's Cantina.

The quality of our ingredients and the well-being of our guests have always been among our highest priorities.

Unlike many restaurants, **we do not use pre-cut or pre-processed produce.** Our lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, peppers, and other fresh vegetables are delivered whole and prepared fresh every day in each of our restaurants by our own team.

We proudly work with **one trusted local produce vendor** who has supplied our restaurants for many years. By working with a single vendor, we're able to maintain consistent quality, full product traceability, and direct communication whenever food safety questions arise.

We've also spoken with our produce vendor regarding the current Cyclospora investigation. Based on the information available today, they have no indication that the products currently being supplied to our restaurants are affected. We will continue to monitor updates from public health authorities and remain in close communication with our vendor.

Preparing our produce fresh in-house, rather than using pre-cut or pre-processed vegetables, gives us greater control over the quality of the ingredients we serve every day.

We remain committed to doing everything we can to provide the highest standards of freshness, quality, and food safety for our guests.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. We look forward to serving you and your family with the same care and dedication you've come to expect from us.

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