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Produce industry headlines: October 1, 2026

Read about HEB's foot traffic success, Albertsons adds to its board, a survey shows retail's challenges in fresh departments, and...

4 hours ago 2 minute read

IFPA calls on FDA for better food safety communication

IFPA's Max Teplitski wrote, “We ask the FDA to work with us to strengthen both consumer confidence and the produce...

1 week ago 1 minute read

IFPA points to next steps in detection and traceability after outbreak concludes

The International Fresh Produce Association points to the close communication among FDA, CDC, and the industry over the past two...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

CDC declares Cyclospora outbreak over as investigation continues

While the outbreak is over, FDA continues the outbreak investigation of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

FDA expands Cyclospora outbreak by three states

The total case count associated with this outbreak is now 11,458 illnesses reported from 20 states, with Georgia, Tennessee, and...

1 month ago 2 minute read

FDA continues to investigate Cyclospora outbreak, but added no new states

Since the last update on August 13, state and local health officials have continued to interview additional people sick with...

1 month ago 2 minute read

IFPA research shows how Cyclospora outbreak harmed produce industry 

This summer’s Cyclospora outbreak has done lasting damage to the produce industry based on consumer confidence and lower overall sales.

2 months ago 3 minute read

FDA reports all recalled lettuce linked to Cyclospora outbreak is off the market

The total case count associated with this multistate outbreak is now 9,481 illnesses reported from 17 states.

2 months ago 2 minute read

FDA releases ready-to-eat fresh-cut produce guidance

This guidance is aimed at manufacturers and processors of ready-to-eat fresh-cut items such as chopped lettuce, vegetables, and fruit salads.

2 months ago 1 minute read

Produce industry headlines: August 10, 2026

Read about the Save A Lot's store troubles, a wave of earnings news, plus regulatory moves on food policy, and...

2 months ago 2 minute read

FDA investigates Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers

The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa,...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Week in Review: Outbreak affects lettuce market 

This outbreak is affecting consumer demand, as consumers are avoiding salads and lettuce varieties, even if they’re not linked to it.

2 months ago 2 minute read

FDA expands Cyclospora outbreak to 15 states

This includes the addition of 6 states since the last update: Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Michigan reports 2 deaths in Cyclospora outbreak

On August 3, the MDHHS reported 11,234 total cases related to the Cyclospora outbreak, 193 hospitalizations, and two deaths.

2 months ago 1 minute read

Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 9 states

This outbreak includes illnesses from 9 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and W. Virginia.

2 months ago 2 minute read

UPDATED: FDA reports false positive on Taylor Fresh Foods as source of Cyclospora outbreak 

Taylor Farms de Mexico remains under investigation for the Cyclospora outbreak that is linked to Taco Bell.

2 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA calls for stronger FDA Human Foods Program in response to Cyclospora outbreak

The International Fresh Produce Association released this updated statement on July 19, 2026, on the Cyclospora outbreak.

2 months ago 1 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 16, 2026

Read about grocers' strategy for customers with low confidence, Grocery Outlet's store opening plans, photo coverage of OPS, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

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