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Lettuce Crisis Sparks Local Food Shift | Durham News
North Carolina’s battling a major cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 300 cases, traced to a parasite causing severe stomach issues — and the CDC’s warning on Taco Bell lettuce has sent shockwaves through the food chain. Taylor Fresh Foods has recalled all iceberg lettuce, while shoppers are fleeing supermarkets for local farmer’s markets, chasing perceived safety in hyper-local, minimally handled produce. Farmers are seeing booming sales of greens, but even they’re noticing a cautious shift — some shoppers are avoiding berries and lettuce altogether, opting instead for safer, less exposed…
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