The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of contaminated lettuce following an outbreak linked to nearly 13,000 reported illnesses, marking one of the largest foodborne disease outbreaks in recent years. Health officials are urging consumers to avoid certain brands and varieties while investigations continue into the source of the contamination. The recall comes as part of broader efforts to prevent further spread of the suspected pathogen. Public health agencies are advising those who may have consumed the affected produce to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if necessary.
The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.
