HealthWhy does it seem like food recalls are out of control this year?

The US has seen a stream of recalls involving eggs potentially contaminated with salmonella, lettuce linked to a cyclospora outbreak, tainted peppers, and products posing E. coli or glass risks. Experts say recall activity appears elevated, but the number through July 31 was not clearly higher than in the previous two years. Several recalls affected unusually large quantities, while intense media and social-media coverage may be creating recall fatigue and eroding trust.

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