US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales

A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the US is causing significant consumer concern regarding food safety. Consequently, diners are avoiding various restaurant chains, and there is a noticeable decline in lettuce sales at grocery stores. This trend is driven by widespread confusion among the public about which food products are safe to consume, leading to a cautious approach toward purchasing and eating lettuce-based products across multiple states during this ongoing health crisis.