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Iceberg Lettuce Crisis Sparks Local Produce Boom | Sioux Falls News
Iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico is linked to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak, sparking panic and plummeting sales—down 9% in just one week. While some retailers are still recovering, others are discounting tainted products or emptying shelves to avoid repeat dips like Taco Bell’s. Michigan sees resilience in romaine sales, while Wisconsin shoppers snap up deals. Meanwhile, local farms are booming as consumers flock to homegrown produce, with farmers struggling to keep up as lettuce flies off shelves—proof that trust in food chains is shifting fast. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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