What's Going On With Lettuce?

生菜怎么了?

The Journal.

2026-07-22

19 分钟
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Thousands of people across the country have fallen ill in a parasitic outbreak of cyclosporosis linked to contaminated lettuce, but a series of conflicting announcements about where this outbreak started has left consumers confused. WSJ's Jesse Newman and Sabrina Siddiqui look into Taylor Farms, the sprawling company at the center of the outbreak, and explain the communication breakdown. Jessica Mendoza hosts. More info on our upcoming NYC Live Show here! Further Listening: - McDonald’s and Coke's Marriage Might Need a Refresher - The Vape Cloud Hanging Over the FDA Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Hey everyone, it's Jess.

  • And Ryan.

  • Before we get to today's episode, we're here to announce that we're planning our third live show.

  • This time we'll be back in New York City.

  • We'll be at the City Winery on Wednesday, September 9th.

  • We've got special guests lined up, sharp reporting, insider conversations,

  • all the kind of stuff that hits different when you're in the room for it.

  • Also, Ryan and I are going to stick around after the show to hang out and meet you all,

  • which really is our favorite part.

  • Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 24th at 10 a.m.

  • Eastern.

  • Head to bit.ly slash journal NYC.

  • That's bit.ly slash journal NYC.

  • And we'll drop a link in the show notes too.

  • So get a ticket or two or three or five.

  • Or 10. Or 10. Bring your mom.

  • And come hang out on Wednesday, September 9th in New York City.

  • Hope to see you there.

  • Some of the best summer meals are big salads full of fresh vegetables and leafy greens.

  • But over the last couple of weeks, lettuce has been having a tough time.