Wary of eating cold salads right now? Try a warm lettuce dish instead
Wary of eating cold salads right now? Try a warm lettuce dish instead
Published
July 25, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
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Summer, a season of good eats and fresh produce, has been tainted by a rampant parasitic outbreak that’s made us all scared to indulge in a generous plate of Caesar salad.
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