The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 3, 2022

Pamela checks in from her vacation to hear from Greg about the strawberry hepatitis outbreak, Lidl’s price break on 100+ items, and both have thoughts on inflation affecting...

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June 3, 2022

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Pamela checks in from her vacation to hear from Greg about the strawberry hepatitis outbreak, Lidl’s price break on 100+ items, and both have thoughts on inflation affecting travel this summer.

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Health agencies investigate Hepatitis outbreak linked to strawberries

FDA updates Hepatitis outbreak investigation of strawberries

Lidl drops prices on 100+ items to help consumers with inflation

Produce joins beer and meat as top Memorial Day planned purchases

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