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Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Demand for Locally Grown Lettuce Surges

Source: The New York Times Published Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:47:11 +0000
Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Demand for Locally Grown Lettuce Surges

Why This Matters

Key context: Lettuce at a farmers’ market in New York City this week. Sales of prepackaged salads in grocery and other retailers dropped in July, as the confirmed cases of cyclospora grew. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Lettuce at a farmers’ market in New York City this week. Sales of prepackaged salads in grocery and other retailers dropped in July, as the confirmed cases of cyclospora grew.

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