{"aiVersion":"1","content":{"id":"cmrsischm0004zd0j2aq5pffl","slug":"what-happened-with-the-iceberg-lettuce-recall-simp-20260720","title":"What Happened with the Iceberg Lettuce Recall: Simple and Clear English","level":"EASY","publishedAt":"2026-07-20T01:02:21.517Z"},"topic":{"slug":"what-happened-with-the-iceberg-lettuce-recall-simp-20260720","category":"science"},"article":{"paragraphs":["Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce that came from central Mexico. The recall covers products shipped to 27 states and items with expiration dates through Aug. 3. The products were shipped starting June 29 and were sold with expiration dates through Aug. 3. People should not eat the recalled lettuce and should throw it away.","The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell restaurants in five states to the outbreak. The parasite that can cause the illness is called Cyclospora. If you have diarrhea or stomach pain after eating lettuce, see a doctor. If you still have the lettuce, throw it away or return it to the store."],"wordCount":116,"readTime":2},"vocabulary":[{"word":"recall","example":"The store announced a recall of the salad.","phonetic":"/rɪˈkɔːl/","definition":"When a company asks customers to return or throw away a product because it may be dangerous."},{"word":"Cyclospora","example":"Doctors tested the patient for Cyclospora.","phonetic":"/ˌsaɪkləˈspɔːrə/","definition":"A tiny parasite that can cause diarrhea and stomach illness."},{"word":"iceberg (lettuce)","example":"She added iceberg lettuce to her sandwich.","phonetic":"/ˈaɪs.bɜːrɡ/","definition":"A common, round head lettuce with crisp, pale leaves."}],"quiz":[{"answer":"Taylor Farms","question":"Who recalled the lettuce?"},{"answer":"27 states","question":"How many states did the recall cover?"},{"answer":"June 29","question":"When were the products shipped starting?"}],"discussion":[{"question":"Do you often buy prewashed or bagged lettuce? Why or why not?"},{"question":"Have you ever returned food to a store because it was bad? What happened?"},{"question":"What do you think when you hear about food recalls? Do you feel worried?"}]}