The Silent Killer in Your Salad The Cyclospora outbreak that has infected over 1,600 people and hospitalized at least 141 across the US serves as a stark reminder of the invisible threats lurking in our food supply.
Public health officials are scrambling to identify the source of contamination, but one thing is clear: the system for ensuring safe produce is woefully inadequate.
The finger of blame has been pointed squarely at lettuce, specifically shredded iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants in several states.