The Verge
Why Does It Seem Like Food Recalls Are Out of Control? (Spoiler: They Might Be, Sort Of)
Food recalls are up, but fear not - it's not just your imagination, and the government's budget cuts are definitely not helping the situation.
2026-08-22
The Verge
2026-08-11
BBC Business
Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeno Products After Salmonella Outbreak, Because Apparently One Parasite Wasn't Enough
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products amid salmonella scare, adding to its recent cyclospora outbreak - because one foodborne illness just wasn't enough for 2023.
2026-08-04
Ars Technica
Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Kills Two; Feds Somehow 'Aware' But Not Counting
Two people have died from explosive diarrhea caused by Cyclospora, and the CDC is 'aware' but hasn't updated its numbers. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is cooking salads on YouTube.
2026-07-18
The Guardian
Taylor Farms Recalls Shredded Iceberg Lettuce in 27 States, Because Apparently We Need Another Reason to Be Anxious About Salad
Taylor Farms recalls shredded iceberg lettuce in 27 states as cyclosporiasis cases spike; Taco Bell pulls produce, and RFK Jr. assures us it's just a summer thing - nothing to see here.
The Atlantic
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Solved: It Was the Lettuce, Again, Because of Course It Was
Federal health agencies confirm shredded lettuce from Taco Bell caused the cyclosporiasis outbreak, but the handling was so confusing that Americans still don't know if their salad is safe.
2026-07-14
Ars Technica
Taco Bell and Lettuce Named Prime Suspects in Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak
Lettuce and Taco Bell are the leading suspects in a massive Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands, with Michigan bearing the brunt of the explosive diarrhea.
2026-07-11
The Atlantic
America's Parasite Problem: The Only Way to Avoid Explosive Diarrhea Is to Cook Your Salad
America is in the midst of a cyclosporiasis outbreak, and the only surefire way to avoid it is to cook your salad - welcome to the summer of sad, warm greens.
The Good Times
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