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US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Tom Polansek and Anuja Bharat Mistry Reuters , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the outbreak and its impact are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald.
A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis is causing concern among consumers. As a result, some restaurant chains are seeing fewer customers. This outbreak is also affecting grocery stores, where sales of lettuce have decreased.
Consumers are unsure about what is safe to eat, leading to confusion and caution. Further details about the outbreak and its impact are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald. The situation is being monitored, and consumers are advised to be aware of the latest information regarding the outbreak and food safety.
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Category: business Published: August 1, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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