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Cyclospora outbreak drives 26 million households to pause salad purchases, boosting local hydroponic growers

A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce caused over 26 million U.S. households to stop buying salads and greens in July, according to Numerator. While national suppliers like Taylor Farms and Walmart issued recalls, local hydroponic startups like St. Louis-based Vertigreens saw increased demand as consumers sought safer, traceable alternatives. Although fast-food salad traffic dropped by 16%, analysts suggest a rebound is likely as 82% of paused buyers plan to return once the outbreak is contained.

via USA Today|

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Costco Expands SCAN Partnership to Launch Medicare Advantage Plans

Costco is expanding its partnership with nonprofit SCAN Health Plan to offer Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, marking its first comprehensive entry into the Medicare market. The rollout will begin in three states, though specific locations and timelines remain pending federal approval.

via Yahoo Finance|

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Costco Enters Medicare Market via SCAN Partnership

Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to launch Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, marking its first entry into the senior healthcare insurance market. The rollout, pending regulatory approval, will initially cover three states and include pharmacy, vision, and audiology services.

via PYMNTS.com|

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Cyclospora Outbreak Triggers National Salad Boycott and Farming Crisis

A widespread cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has caused a sharp decline in salad consumption and sales across the U.S. Restaurant chains and grocery stores report significant drops in traffic and revenue, while California farmers face unharvested crops and lost shifts. Although the FDA has identified the likely source, consumer anxiety has led to a broad avoidance of all leafy greens, impacting businesses unrelated to the contamination.

via CNBC|

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