America's biggest food distributor halts iceberg lettuce purchases from Mexico

America's biggest food distributor has stopped buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico. The decision comes as Mexico continues to deal with a viral outbreak linked to at least two deaths. Reports indicate that cases of what is described as 'explosive diarrhoea' are on the rise.

The company, which is the largest in its sector in the United States, has cut off suppliers bringing iceberg lettuce from Mexico. The move is a direct response to the outbreak that the country is still grappling with. The outbreak has already led to at least two deaths.

It is not yet clear how long the suspension of purchases will last. The specific virus behind the outbreak has not been identified. Available information shows that the number of cases continues to grow. The decision affects iceberg lettuce that was previously sourced from Mexico. The exact number of those affected is not known, but it has been confirmed that at least two people have died.

This development shows that the viral outbreak is having an impact not only on health but also on the food supply chain. There is no information yet on whether other major distributors will follow this example. For now, the largest US food distributor has halted its purchases, and the outbreak is still ongoing. The situation continues to develop, and only limited details have been made public so far.