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Mexico’s Produce Supply Chain Under Fire | Spokane News
Two major foodborne outbreaks linked to Taylor Farms—salmonella from jalapenos and cyclosporiasis from iceberg lettuce, sickening over 6,000 and causing two deaths—expose the hidden risks of America’s heavy reliance on Mexican produce. Since NAFTA, Mexico supplies over 20% of U.S. imported food, keeping shelves stocked and prices low—but also creating vulnerabilities. As FDA inspections shrink amid rising imports, critics warn oversight is crumbling. Meanwhile, inconsistent water safety in Mexican farms, especially during droughts, threatens supply chains—even as companies claim rigorous…
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