From Salmonella Eggs to Diarrhea Lettuce, Why This Has Been a Sick Hot American Summer
The USDA has recalled over 37 million pounds of food in 2026, and the summer's food recalls are raising alarms.
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The story so far
The recalls have affected a wide range of products, including eggs and lettuce. The New Republic and Stateline have both published articles discussing the increase in food recalls. The New Republic noted that the amount of recalled food is skyrocketing.
Stateline and the CT Mirror have both published articles discussing the holes in the nation’s food safety net. The articles discuss the challenges faced by the food safety system and the need for improvements. The recalls have affected a wide range of products, including eggs and lettuce.
The recalls have affected products sold in multiple states.
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Coverage (9)
- 3 Major Food Recalls You Should Know About Right Now Yahoo · 1d ago
- Map Shows Food Recalled Over Salmonella, E.Coli Across US in August Newsweek · 1d ago
- 3 Major Food Recalls You Should Know About Right Now Serious Eats · 1d ago
- A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net Stateline · 1d ago
- You’re Not Hallucinating: The Amount of Recalled Food Is Skyrocketing newrepublic.com · 1d ago
- 7 Ongoing Food Recalls You Need To Know About This Week Allrecipes · 1d ago
- Stat of the Week: USDA-regulated recalls affected more than 37 million pounds of food during the first half of 2026 Produce Grower - · 1d ago
- A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net CT Mirror · 1d ago
- From Salmonella Eggs to Diarrhea Lettuce, Why This Has Been a Sick Hot American Summer WIRED · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What types of food have been recalled?
The recalls have affected a wide range of products, including eggs, lettuce, frozen vegetables and ready-to-eat meals.
What are the health risks associated with the recalled foods?
The recalls have been linked to outbreaks of salmonella, diarrhea, listeria and E. coli.
What is the USDA doing about the recalls?
The USDA has recalled over 37 million pounds of food in 2026. The agency has also issued warnings about the recalled products and advised consumers to check their homes for the affected items.
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