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... A new GS1 US survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found that 94 percent are concerned about the frequency of food recalls, up from 93 percent in 2025. At the same time, confidence that recalls are effective in protecting public health and safety fell from 85 percent to 80 percent.

The findings follow a summer of numerous high-profile food recalls that have led to disease outbreaks. A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeo peppers sourced in Mexico has sickened at least 431 people across 32 states, with 57 hospitalizations and no reported deaths, according to the FDA.

A separate outbreak of cyclospora linked to iceberg lettuce made headlines earlier this summer, with 11,458 illnesses reported across 20 states, 495 hospitalizations and two deaths. ...

@#2

I've been seeing that in my town as well.

I went to buy some locally grown tomatoes from my usual place.

When I chatted with the owner, she told me that she was amazed at the demand for the tomatoes she grew.

Instead of the usual three pounds I'd buy, I got two tomatoes.