The Atlantic
America's Produce Aisle Now a Surprise Party for Parasites, Bacteria, and Printing Ink
From parasite-laced lettuce to ink-stained tofu, America's food safety system may be crumbling - but at least the outbreaks aren't worse (yet).
2026-09-02
The Atlantic
2026-09-01
Ars Technica
Trump Admin Shelves Cyclospora Research Just as Record-Breaking Outbreak Hits 30,000 Cases
While a record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak sickens nearly 30,000, the USDA decides to shutter its research - because why study a problem when you can just let it fester?
2026-08-22
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.
2026-08-11
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.
2026-07-18
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.
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