# Largest US food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after deadly outbreak

The nation's largest food distributor has suspended purchases of Mexican lettuce following an outbreak linked to two deaths. The action comes amid a food safety investigation into contaminated lettuce. This could disrupt lettuce supplies and raise prices for restaurants and consumers.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-lifestyle/sysco-halts-mexican-lettuce-cyclospora-outbreak) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:17:49 GMT