The outbreak, which is caused by a microscopic parasite found in human feces, has caused hundreds of hospitalizations and at least two deaths since early May.
Nearly 2,000 Americans in nine states have become ill in a rapidly expanding Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico. At least 98 people have been hospitalized. What began as an investigation into shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell has become a broader warning about how vegetables are grown, processed, packaged, and […] The post The Lettuce Outbreak Proves Why America Needs the MAHA Revolution appeared first on StoneZone .
Nearly 2,000 Americans in nine states have become ill in a rapidly expanding Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico. At least 98 people have been hospitalized. What began as an investigation into shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell has become a broader warning about how vegetables are grown, processed, packaged, and distributed throughout the United States. It is also a reminder of why President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made the health of the American people a central priority. The Make America Healthy Again movement is a commitment to cleaner food, safer agriculture, stronger oversight, greater transparency, and personal responsibility.…Open
The acting deputy commissioner for food said the agency was taking action even though finding the root cause of the outbreaks is difficult.
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
Health officials recommend avoiding bagged lettuce and salad mixes.
A trio of Philadelphia-based chefs share recipes for foods in which blossoms are more than mere garnish.
Don’t let childhood memories of mealtime standoffs turn you away from these nutritional powerhouses.
The ABC Farm in Akishima — a short ride from Yokota Air Base — offers visitors firsthand experience with vegetable and fruit farming, harvesting and strawberry picking.
The fiber craze is pushing more people into the broad world of beans, as the U.S. bean industry looks to double American consumption of pulses by 2030.
The fiber craze is pushing more people into the broad world of beans, as the U.S. bean industry looks to double American consumption of pulses by 2030.Open
U.S. — A new report out of Harvard University indicated that zucchini actually isn't that bad after covering it with flour or cornmeal and a lot of seasoning and frying all the taste out of it in hot oil.