Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
Some restaurants that serve lettuce have faced difficulties due to two issues: high prices and contamination from a parasite that causes diarrhea. The combination of these problems has affected how these restaurants operate.
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7 sourcesFrom price spikes to a cyclospora outbreak: Lettuce is hitting some restaurants hard
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