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When consumers search 'cyclospora,' bagged salad sales take the hit
This year, the U.S. saw its highest annual count of confirmed Cyclospora cases, roughly 20,000, according to the CDC.
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The United States recorded its highest annual count of confirmed Cyclospora cases this year, about 20,000, according to the CDC. A study in *Risk Analysis* examined outbreaks from 2018 to 2022 and found that retail losses vary with the level of public attention. Researchers at Ohio State University and the University of Florida measured a 3.89% drop in weekly bagged salad purchases during outbreak and recall periods. This decline translates to an estimated $374 million in retail losses. The findings suggest that consumer behavior shifts significantly when outbreaks receive media coverage.
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