A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net

By: Anna Claire Vollers

Outlets: Stateline

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 1,225

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Jalapenos. Frozen berries. Beef. Alfalfa sprouts.

A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness.

The recalls have focused attention on the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding and staff at several public health agencies, and prompted questions about whether those changes have made consumers more vulnerable.

In fact, this year’s tally of food recalls is …

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