Is it safe to eat salad again?
As the cyclospora outbreak wanes, experts weigh in on whether produce still poses a risk.
From The Times
August 18, 2026

Since May 1, tens of thousands of people have been sickened by cyclospora and other foodborne illnesses after eating fresh produce. But now the outbreak is waning.

Lettuce and other produce are displayed on the shelf of a grocery store.

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Is it safe to eat salad again? Here’s what experts say. →

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