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Cyclospora outbreaks cost bagged-salad market $374 million

Original: Cyclospora outbreaks in recent years tied to $374 million in bagged-salad sales losses

Recent Cyclospora outbreaks have been linked to an estimated $374 million in lost sales for the bagged-salad industry, according to a report from CIDRAP. The figures highlight the economic toll of repeated foodborne-illness events on packaged salad producers and retailers, with consumers reportedly pulling back on purchases after outbreak warnings.

Why now: A new estimate quantifying the financial damage of recent Cyclospora outbreaks is drawing attention to food safety in packaged salads.

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• Cyclospora outbreaks in recent years tied to $374 million in bagged-salad sales losses · CIDRAP

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