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Cyclospora outbreak drives salad chain response
A cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has sickened over 800 people across 31 states, prompting salad chains to publicize their ingredient sourcing while consumers increasingly avoid lettuce and salads. Stock prices for major salad chains have declined amid the ongoing investigation and public health concerns.
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2026-07-22
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