EP 302: It's About So Much More Than Lettuce

We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Who's watching the lettuce? The cyclospora outbreak has 1,600+ confirmed, and 7,000 suspected victims. Americans are panicked about fresh produce, and Taco Bell has taken the toll from its Taylor Farms lettuce supplier. Join TRR contributors Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru and Warren Shoulberg, TRR Hit or Miss Editor, as they review the crisis facing retailers and American consumers. There is a deeper problem behind the crisis; FDA gave Taylor Farms the all-clear, only to reverse itself.  Listen in to learn how this food crisis isn't just a lettuce story, it's a preview of what happens when our government agencies are understaffed and unable to stay ahead of a parasitic outbreak. Phil and Warren reveal why Costco and Walmart have their own safety standards, how retailers can protect their customers, and why the industry should step up to overcompensate for compromised government agencies. Guests: Phil Lempert, TRR Contributor, the Supermarket Guru & Warren Shoulberg, TRR Hit or Miss Editor, Home ExpertFor more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com, where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and other retail industry experts, and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.