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Salad Sales Plunge Due to Cyclospora Outbreaks

Updated 2026-08-08 12:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Consumers are avoiding salads due to ongoing cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S., leading to a significant drop in traffic at salad chains. The health scare is affecting businesses and consumer behavior, highlighting the impact of foodborne illnesses on the food industry.

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Traffic to salad chains has fallen as consumers avoid greens due to the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S.
2026-08-08 12:00 UTC
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