Lettuce Recall Fallout: What the Cyclospora Outbreak Means for Food Companies’ Bottom Line

As the cyclospora outbreak grows past 11,500 cases, consumers are rewarding transparency — boosting small food brands and companies that make produce-cleaning products.

BY MELISSA ANGELL, SENIOR STAFF WRITER @MELISSKAWRITES

Rising cases of cyclospora are putting consumers on edge as they steer clear of lettuce, raspberries, and other foods associated with a parasite that leaves victims ill for weeks on end with severe diarrhea and fatigue. That sentiment could snowball into a real sales problem, especially with the Food and Drug Administration........

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