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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?

The Verge · Emma Roth · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply

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