Agriculture Secretary Urges Americans to Buy U.S.-Grown Produce Amid Cyclospora Outbreak

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

As the lettuce-linked Cyclospora outbreak continues across the U.S., Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the situation has raised concerns about the nation’s food supply while urging consumers to buy American-grown produce.

Rollins said she is confident the federal government is taking the necessary steps to contain the outbreak but believes it highlights the importance of strengthening the U.S. food supply.

“If we aren’t able to recalibrate this system in America with agriculture, we will lose freedom as we know it. It really is that important,” Rollins said.

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