Lettuce Safe to Eat Again as Cyclospora Outbreak Winds Down
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A multi-state cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms prompted a July recall; as recalled products exit shelves and the incubation window passes, officials say the risk is lower and Michigan residents can resume normal food handling, though vigilance remains and some clusters are still under investigation. Most exposures occurred in June–July, with the recall likely limiting further cases, and experts continue to advise careful handling of fresh produce and, when possible, choosing whole heads over bagged greens.
- Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet? WIRED
- Taylor Farms linked to 5 other Cyclospora or E.Coli outbreaks in last decade-plus CNN
- Salad is supposed to be good for you – so what’s behind all the cases of lettuce poisoning? The Guardian
- 5 Low-Risk Fruits and Vegetables As the Cyclospora Outbreak Grows — And Whether to Avoid Lettuce TODAY.com
- Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms’ recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells Ars Technica
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