THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Americans Cut Back on Salad Amid Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak.
A recent survey reveals that the cyclospora outbreak is leading many Americans to cut back on produce consumption, with confidence in the FDA's response remaining mixed.
A recent survey reveals that the cyclospora outbreak is leading many Americans to cut back on produce consumption, with confidence in the FDA’s response remaining mixed. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A CBS News/YouGov poll found that most Americans are following news about the cyclospora outbreak at least somewhat closely, with nearly as many paying attention to the parasite as to the conflict with Iran . About four in 10 respondents said they are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak. Women were slightly more likely than men to report cutting back on produce, and older adults were more likely than younger adults to do so. DETAIL: Those following news of the outbreak most closely were especially likely to have changed…Open