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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce that has now reached nine states.<\/p>\n
The recall began July 17, when Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. <\/p>\n
The CDC said the lettuce was sold in different package types and distributed widely, including to restaurants and retailers.<\/p>\n
In Jacksonville, Steve Wand, owner of Steve\u2019s Subs and Salads, said his restaurant is not affected because it does not use bagged lettuce.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d probably just let people know to check with local restaurants and just find out if they\u2019re using bagged products or local produce,\u201d Wand said.<\/p>\n
Wand said salad sales have slightly declined this week and that some customers have asked him about his lettuce sourcing.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt seems like salad sales have gone down. People are a little leery of eating lettuce, but we don\u2019t use bagged lettuce. We buy whole head lettuce,\u201d Wand said. <\/p>\n
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