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Should Californians be worried about lettuce right now?
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Should Californians be worried about lettuce right now?

If you’ve been wondering whether Californias should skip salad, here’s what you need to know.

Tom Carroll. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Karen Garcia.
By Tom Carroll and Karen Garcia
Tom Carroll sat down with Karen Garcia, who’s been reporting on the outbreak. The short version: the outbreak has been linked to five states—and California isn’t one of them.



Watch the full breakdown above.
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Tom Carroll

Tom Carroll is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Before joining The Times in 2022, he created, produced and hosted the web series “Tom Explores Los Angeles.” He has produced stories for NPR and Gimlet. A fourth-generation Southern Californian, he is a graduate of Occidental College and the University of Southern California.

Karen Garcia

Karen Garcia is a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a reporter on the Utility Journalism Team, which focused on service journalism. Her previous stints include reporting for the San Luis Obispo New Times and KCBX Central Coast Public Radio.

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