Events like the Cyclospora outbreak in the summer of 2026 raise a lot of questions and concerns for consumers regarding the safety of fresh produce. During that outbreak, 40 percent of respondents to a CBS News poll said they were buying or eating less produce. Vegetables and fruits are an essential part of a healthy dietary pattern, so cutting back is not good for our health. Already, only around 10 percent of Americans consume the recommended amount (one-and-a-half to two cups of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables a day).
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