https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-are-tossing-salad-in-unprecedented-numbersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-are-tossing-salad-in-unprecedented-numbershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-are-tossing-salad-in-unprecedented-numbers#u45417Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:30:55 +0000Americans are discarding fresh produce at record rates due to rising cyclosporiasis cases. The FDA reports that outbreaks are growing, yet the agency has not confirmed the specific food sources responsible. New Jersey has reported up to 200 cases of the illness. While some reports suggest the outbreak is waning, the lack of a confirmed source complicates safety guidance for consumers eating lettuce and other fresh produce. The parasite is known to spread through human waste, raising questions about how it entered the food supply.Why it mattersCyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that causes