CNBC·3 min read·medium
Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for salads
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Amelia Lucas
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A cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has caused a significant decline in salad sales across major restaurant chains and grocery stores. Companies like Chopt and Sweetgreen are reporting lower traffic, while Salad and Go has filed for bankruptcy due to the impact.
Warm weather usually drives salad sales, but consumers spooked by the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks are avoiding lettuce this summer.
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