India, Aug. 26 -- A rapidly expanding nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis has sent shockwaves through the American food sector, forcing millions of consumers to alter their dietary habits amid heightened safety concerns. According to comprehensive market research data released by Numerator, more than 6.5 million US households abruptly stopped purchasing pre-packaged salad mixes and kits during the peak summer purchasing cycle.

The sweeping pullback reflects mounting public apprehension regarding foodborne illnesses after federal health authorities confirmed thousands of laboratory-verified cases linked to contaminated fresh produce distributed across multiple states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the cur...