Is it safe to eat salad? How New Yorkers are coping with the threat of cyclosporiasis.
Lettuce prices are falling fast as consumers avoid salads due to a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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The story so far
Lettuce prices are dropping sharply in the wake of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The outbreak has led to a decrease in demand for lettuce, with prices falling in California and Palm Beach County. The Daily Democrat and Vertical Farm Daily note that California farmers are feeling the impact.
The Palm Beach Post and Vinanet both mention the price drop in Palm Beach County. The outbreak's origin remains unclear. The cause of the outbreak is not specified in coverage from TODAY.com and Gothamist.
The impact on consumer behavior in other regions is also not specified. The long-term effects on the produce industry are not yet clear.
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The reporting (7)
- Publisher’s Platform: California Lettuce Was Never Implicated. California Growers Plowed Under a Third of the Crop Anyway. Here Is What the Trade Associations, Washington and the Rest of Us Can Actually Do About It. foodsafetynews.com · 2h ago
- As Cyclospora Cases in the US Start to Trend Down, Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce? TODAY.com · 9h ago
- Is it safe to eat salad? How New Yorkers are coping with the threat of cyclosporiasis. Gothamist · 9h ago
- Cyclospora outbreak hits California lettuce demand Vertical Farm Daily · 13h ago
- Lettuce prices fall in cyclospora outbreak that hit Palm Beach County The Palm Beach Post · 13h ago
- Lettuce Prices Plunge at Record Pace as Cyclospora Outbreak Dents Consumer Demand Vinanet · 13h ago
- Cyclospora fallout hits California farmers Daily Democrat · 13h ago
The obvious questions
What is cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, low-grade fever, and fatigue.
How is cyclosporiasis treated?
Cyclosporiasis is treated with antibiotics, typically trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
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