Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,” she says. Julie Swann with North Carolina State University says there are now more than 1,900 confirmed cases in 9 states. “It’s difficult to find […]
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