Lettuce. Blueberries. Eggs. Jalapeños. Why are there so many food-safety scares this summer?

Why does food feel scary in 2026? d3sign/Getty Images In 2026, Americans were warned about Cyclospora in lettuce, E. coli in berries, and Salmonella in jalapeños. There are four main factors driving this barrage of recalls. New technology and climate each play a role. Bill Marler's business is booming — and that's not great for the rest of us. Marler is a food safety lawyer, defending people who've been sickened by foodborne illness. He has been doing this for 33 years, with such high-profi...