40 Percent Report Buying Less Produce Amid Cyclospora Outbreak: Poll

Four in Ten Americans Are Eating Less Produce Because of the Cyclospora Outbreak, and the Recall Never Covered Most of It

A poll found that 40% of US adults are eating less produce after the Cyclospora outbreak. Here is what the recall actually covers.

POLL: 40% Say They're Eating Or Buying Less Produce

CBS News reports: Most Americans are following news about the outbreak of cyclospora at least somewhat closely and four in 10 say they are now buying or eating less produce because of it. Women are a bit more likely than men to be doing that, and older people more so than younger. This outbreak is grabbing Americans’ attention. Nearly as many are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran. People paying very …

40% of Americans are buying or eating less fruit and veg during cyclospora outbreak

More than 16,000 cases of the parasitic illness that causes severe dehydration and explosive diarrhea have been reported

Forty percent of US adults buying less produce: Poll

Forty percent of U.S. adults say they are buying or eating less produce as a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to spread, even as federal health officials have yet to identify a definitive source. A CBS News-YouGov poll released Sunday found that 40% of respondents said they were purchasing or eating less produce, while just 4% reported buying more. A majority, 56%, said their eating and shopping habits had not changed. Last week, the…

40 percent report buying less produce amid cyclospora outbreak: Poll

A poll released Sunday shows that 40 percent of U.S. adults are buying or eating less produce after the cyclospora outbreak.  Comparatively, according to survey results from CBS/YouGov, 4 percent of people said they are eating more produce.  Among respondents, 56 percent said there has been no change in their diet.  Earlier this month, the…

Nationwide cyclospora outbreak cases continue to rise, could impact long-term consumer buying habits

Food safety experts say the nationwide cyclospora outbreak could have lasting impacts on consumer buying behavior as cases continue to rise. “That might change the demand for products like lettuce,” she says.  Julie Swann with North Carolina State University says there are now more than 1,900 confirmed cases in 9 states. “It’s difficult to find […] The post Nationwide cyclospora outbreak cases continue to rise, could impact long-term consumer bu…