# Gotham Greens CEO: It’s Not Good to Have an Outbreak Like This

https://mins.news/en/video/19236

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-11 14:41 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1WGM8EnFfk

> Gotham Greens CEO Craig Stevenson discussed continuing food-safety concerns tied to recent recalls involving salmonella in jalapenos and a widespread Cyclospora outbreak affecting thousands in the United States. He said demand for greens has temporarily weakened as reports of the outbreaks circulate. Stevenson nevertheless stressed that consumers remain strongly interested in salads. His comments addressed the tension between short-term fear over food safety and sustained consumer interest in the category.

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