The ZHH Executive Briefing + Resources

The Executive Briefing

ZHH's twice-weekly industry newsletter, rounding up all the news you need on public health, industry trends, outbreaks, and more.

September 18, 2026

The new Food Code comes with homework 📝

The FDA has a new Food Code, with some important changes to employee illness policies and return-to-work testing. Plus, measles passes 3,000 cases and robots are officially drawing blood.

🥬 Iceberg lettuce from MX named in Cyclo outbreak

Shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico, supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell (and possibly other vendors), is the likely culprit in the outbreak in MI, OH, IN, KY, and WV. Meanwhile, terrible air quality from wildfires is affecting the Midwest and Northeast.

Cyclospora linked to leafy greens 🥬

MI has over 3,300 cases, with 669 new yesterday - and they’re zeroing in on lettuce and salad greens as a potential culprit in the massive outbreak.

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