The Lettuce Lesson: What This Outbreak Reveals About Our Food System The US government's declaration that a massive lettuce parasite outbreak is finally over has brought relief to consumers who had been on high alert for months.
Beneath the surface of this crisis lies a more profound story about our food system, one that raises questions about accountability, regulation, and the true cost of convenience.
The scope of the outbreak was staggering: nearly 13,000 people fell ill across 21 states, with two lives lost.