Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia — heat-tolerant salad staple
The cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has been identified as the likely cause of a July–August recall, triggering recalls across Mexico and 27 U.S. states. Consumer fears are weighing on salad and prepared-vegetable sales, pressuring chains like Sweetgreen and Salad and Go, while Taco Bell shows signs of recovery.