Lettuce worries hit RI restaurants amid cyclospora scare

Rhode Island restaurants are feeling the pinch from a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, with Taylor Farms recalling lettuce sourced from central Mexico. The CDC is investigating, RI has nine reported cases but officials say there’s no abnormal surge and RI isn’t part of the multi-state outbreak. Local business owner Josh D’Abate reports sales down about 45–50% as diners skip salads, though he notes his produce is locally sourced and safe. Officials emphasize not all greens are tainted while the investigation continues and a definitive single source has yet to be confirmed beyond the recalled lettuce.