Mexico is a top supplier of fresh produce to the U.S.The FDA has oversight of fresh produce, whether it’s produced in the U.S. or imported, but only a tiny share is tested.Gabriel Perez / Getty ImagesAug. 6, 2026, 5:30 PM EDTBy Berkeley Lovelace Jr.Two of this summer’s largest foodborne illness outbreaks have one thing in common: Both have been traced to produce imported from Mexico.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks put produce from Mexico in the spotlight
Mexico is a top supplier of fresh produce to the U.S.













