From Lettuce to Jalapeños, What's Up With All the U.S. Food Recalls?

There have been several food recalls in the U.S., but experts say food safety standards are high. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Several major food recalls have occurred in recent weeks, involving products such as lettuce, jalapeños, eggs, salsa, guacamole, and frozen berries. The recalls have involved concerns about Salmonella, E. coli, and Cyclospora contamination. Experts say the complexity of the global food supply can allow contaminated products to be distributed across large geographic areas. Advances in surveillance and testing are also helping health officials detect foodborne illness outbreaks more quickly. From lettuce and jalapeños to salsa and guacamole, and even eggs, there have been multiple food recalls across the United States in recent weeks. The recalls have involved concerns about contamination with foodborne pathogens and parasites, including Salmonella, E. coli, and Cyclospora. Major recalls have included: Many Taco Bell locations recalled lettuce from Taylor Farms in mid-July due to a possible connection to the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Although the initial test was determined to be a false positive, the locations still discontinued sales of icebe…