Americans deserve safe food, no matter its origin. The challenge lies in ensuring this safety.

Two significant outbreaks involving imported produce have recently shaken the confidence of American consumers in their food’s safety. A multistate cyclospora outbreak connected to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico affected 9,481 individuals.

Additionally, a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa has resulted in 345 illnesses, leading to several subsequent product recalls.