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

A summer marked by numerous food recalls has exposed significant vulnerabilities within the nation's food safety net. Specifically, a record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has sickened thousands of people. These widespread incidents have heightened fears among many Americans regarding the risk of contracting foodborne illnesses. The frequency and scale of these recalls underscore critical gaps in current safety protocols, leaving the public concerned about the integrity of the food supply chain during the season.