Restaurants in the area may be experiencing difficulties due to issues with lettuce. Lettuce prices increased significantly in the first half of 2026, largely because of hot weather in Arizona, a major lettuce-producing state. A recent outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite has further impacted restaurants.

The outbreak, which has affected thousands of people, has been linked to shredded lettuce. Further details about the outbreak and its effects on local restaurants are available from KPRC 2.