Any body else avoiding eating lettuce ?

EddyFree :
What a crock….fever, sick in bed, and diarrhea for 2-4 days…..nope not fun .

I won't get worried until I hear that there's something wrong with Lindt 70% cocoa dark chocolate bars.
I can live without lettuce no problem. But I will be cranky without a chunk of chocolate after dinner!

donnatella :
Along with some soft cheeses, raspberries, melon, fresh cilantro, jalapenos (only up north so far), etc.
Someone was asleep at the FDA and CDC apparently but things are hopping now.

billcherie2 : Sorry to hear this. Stay away from the lettuce, eggs and bacon friend.

JungleGirl : But it may work out for the working folks....Get to stay home and read KDC all day long....Well, at least in between trips to the toilet...

billcherie2 : Yes. Better safe than sorry

I've always avoided lettuce. Never cared for the flavor or texture.

Well, I've heard chatter with so many people trying to get healthy again, lose weight, using GLP-1 drugs, avoid drive-thru food, the fast food industry is feeling it, going back to their cheaper combo deals, etc. to draw in the customers that left them. Honestly, this could be a huge, collective effort to scare people away from salads, healthy and whole foods, and back to "cooked items" such as they are, a/k/a their drive-thru windows. I know, it's a stretch, but it did cross my mind.

billcherie2: no I am still eating it I just wash it well and take a chance I need my greens .

billcherie2 :
Oh Hell NO! I'm not eating any kind of lettuce. Probably won't for a year after it's declared OK to eat. Nope.. no thanks.

StainlessSteelR : Your notice here is dated May 17, 2025. What's up with that? It's not even current.

Catmae : I used AI to create a visual with some of the current recalls and warnings and that's the last time the AI could gather the information on its own without someone entering it in probably. There are actually way more recalls going on so the AI is actually being generous just by default coding.

billcherie2 :
I am so sorry, packages are the worst! Hydroponic lettuce is safe as it never touches the soil. Jalapeños have been added as well as avocados. I am thinking frozen might be safe for awhile! Prayers you're feeling better soon! Be sure to get some electrolytes in you!🙏

Catmae :
Here's a non-visual list of things as of today August 8, 2026Active Foodborne Illness Outbreaks (CDC & FDA)The FDA's Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Page and the CDC's Current Outbreak List are tracking several high-profile national outbreaks:Salmonella Javiana (Jalapeño Peppers): Associated with jalapeños imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. Major restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba proactively pulled jalapeños in response.Cyclospora (Iceberg Lettuce): Traced to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and distributed by Taylor Farms. A major product recall impacts Walmart's Marketside brand shredded and iceberg salads.Cyclospora (Unidentified Products): The FDA has launched traceback investigations into three separate newly emerging clusters of Cyclospora illnesses where the food source remains unidentified (Ref #1398, #1392, and #1385).Salmonella Oranienburg (Unidentified Product): Ongoing investigation with rising case counts for an unidentified food vehicle (Ref #1387).E. coli O145:H28 (Frozen Blueberries): Linked to frozen organic blueberries, prompting a wide-scale recall of GreenWise Organic frozen whole berries at Publix.Salmonella (Shell Eggs): Traced back to production facilities in Texas owned by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., causing active market recalls for white and brown cage-free eggs.Infant Botulism (Powdered Infant Formula): Active CDC/FDA investigation linked to Clostridium botulinum contamination risks in specific powdered infant formula brands.Listeria monocytogenes (Soft Cheese): Stemming from environmental contamination at Clover Hill Dairy, LLC, leading to recalls of Requesón (Soft Ricotta) cheese repackaged under La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands.Salmonella (Moringa Leaf Powder & Capsules): Contamination discovered in TNVitamins Organic Moringa Capsules and 100% Moringa Powder.Recent Major Food Recalls (FDA)These represent the most critical, newly issued consumer food product recalls highlighted on the FDA Recalls Database:Blank Slate Creamery (August 4, 2026): Recalled due to an undeclared egg allergen.Bettergoods (August 3, 2026): Recalled over possible Salmonella contamination.Medical Device & Drug Recalls (FDA)The FDA's Medical Device Recalls and Early Alerts dashboard lists several highly critical corrections and physical removals:BD (Becton Dickinson): Voluntary recall due to frequent reports of difficulty removing the obturator device.American Regent, Inc.
Animal Health: Immediate product recall due to the discovery of visible glass fiber materials inside veterinary vials.ResMed (Astral Ventilators): Confirmed correction notice sent to medical entities to adjust field operation procedures.Abiomed: Physical removal of 14Fr Low Profile Catheter Introducer Kits.Argon Medical: Correction issued for Convenience Kits that contain potentially defective Spectra Medical Device Lidocaine Ampules.Boston Scientific: An active "Early Alert" issued while the FDA collects info regarding structural percutaneous catheter errors.International Infectious Disease Warnings (CDC)The CDC's Global Health Division maintains active level advisories for global travelers:Zika Virus: Level 2 Travel Health Notice issued for travelers to Indonesia.Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease): Level 3 Warning actively restricting non-essential travel to the Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces.Ongoing Global Monitors: Continued baseline tracking for Mpox and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) variants.

JungleGirl :
Wishing you a full recovery soon!🙏