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Iceberg lettuce is a price-sensitive input; disruption can raise unit costs or force Sysco to accept less favorable substitutions. Historical food-safety outbreaks (e.g., romaine E. coli episodes) have caused sharp, temporary price spikes and mix shifts, potentially compressing near-term margins if replacements are pricier or scarce.
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Sysco has stopped buying iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms and Mexican suppliers because of a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak. The decision could impact near-term lettuce availability and cost, depending on replacement sourcing. If alternative suppliers price higher or supply lags worsen, Sysco’s mix and margins could face temporary pressure.
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