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Multiple Food Recalls Raise Concerns Over Contamination
WHY IT MATTERS
These recalls highlight the need for increased vigilance in the food industry to prevent contamination and protect public health.
What happened
The US has seen a surge in food recalls this year, with recent incidents involving contaminated eggs and produce. The FDA recalled over one million eggs from Midwest Poultry Services due to potential salmonella contamination.
Taylor Farms also issued a recall of its iceberg lettuce following a cyclospora outbreak. The company later pulled multiple products containing jalapeños from store shelves after its supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled fresh peppers due to salmonella contamination.
These recalls have raised concerns over the safety of the food supply chain.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Why does it seem like food recalls are out of control this year?
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