https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-shoppers-wary-of-illness-farmers-destroy-millions-of-heads-of-lettuceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-shoppers-wary-of-illness-farmers-destroy-millions-of-heads-of-lettucehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-shoppers-wary-of-illness-farmers-destroy-millions-of-heads-of-lettuce#u53296Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:01:51 +0000A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has expanded to 20 states, causing over 11,000 illnesses. The FDA has tied the parasite to the product, leading farmers to destroy millions of heads of lettuce as consumer confidence drops. While national sales for large producers suffer, local lettuce producers are seeing an increase in sales. Georgia is among the most recent states to confirm cases, with medical professionals indicating the spread to the region was expected.Why it mattersCyclospora is a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness. This outbreak has disrup