Produce panic: Cyclospora outbreak tests Americans’ appetite for healthy food

An ongoing Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce has sickened more than 11,500 people across 41 states, with the largest cluster tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell; about 300 hospitalizations have occurred and Michigan accounts for 9,253 cases. The surge appears to be driving roughly 40% of Americans to buy or eat less produce, complicating Kennedy Jr.’s push for more “real” foods amid criticisms of federal budget cuts to the FDA and CDC and perceived delays in food-safety measures.