Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce

CDC identified 1,947 cyclosporiasis cases across nine states linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce recalled from 27 states; Taco Bell locations served as a vector, with a 2,600+ location recall. Investigation continues despite a false positive test result.

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What you need to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak

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Found this from PBS to be really helpful. Absolutely agree. Gonna buy local if possible. Cut the programs designed to prevent such outbreaks, it's easy to see what happens. Direct correlation. www.pbs.org/newshour/hea... A foodborne parasitic infection has health officials urging people and restaurants to take special care with food safety.

Can I eat lettuce now? What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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"Taylor Farms de Mexico published a detailed 27-state recall list covering all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and distributed between June 29 and July 16." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/... As investigators continue to study the outbreak and its possible sources, many people have questions about what's safe to eat. Here's the latest advice.

Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says

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Yes. Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico and sold to Taco Bell and Sysco Foods and other unnamed large companies. www.reuters.com/business/hea... Taylor Farms has temporarily shut down the Central Mexico processing facility that U.S. health officials have linked to an ongoing multi-state cyclosporiasis ​outbreak, an industry source familiar wit...

Largest US Cyclospora Outbreak: What You Need to Know

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🥬⚠️Thousands sick. Massive lettuce recalls. The largest Cyclospora outbreak in US history is exposing major weaknesses in the food supply chain. Could AI help prevent the next outbreak before it spreads? Full story👇 medium.com/@casi.borg/l... #FoodSafety #AI #Health #Technology The largest Cyclospora outbreak in US history has sickened thousands and triggered widespread lettuce recalls. While he

The FDA made a big reversal in its cyclosporiasis probe, but it still thinks iceberg lettuce is to blame

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When covering the FDA's highly unusual announcement that the parasite found in Taylor Farms lettuce was a "false positive," I guess CNBC doesn't think it's relevant or worth mentioning that Taylor farms made a $1M donation to Donald Trump's MAGA Inc Super PAC? www.cnbc.com/2026/07/20/c... The FDA's investigation into the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak is causing confusion as companies and c

US CDC links four more states to cyclosporiasis outbreak, Washington Post reports

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More Explosive Diarrhea News 💩 Reuters: u.s. cdc links four more states to cyclosporiasis outbreak Also Reuters: The u.s. cdc could not ⁠be reached for comment outside regular business hour. www.reuters.com/business/hea... The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked four ​additional states to a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to shredded iceberg ‌lettuce sourced from

Taylor Farms spent millions backing GOP before diarrhea parasite. Now they’re arguing

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Taylor Farms execs met with Trump W.H. officials days before a "false positive" the parasite cyclosporiasis test got walked back. The positive result found in a Taylor Farms product was retracted Sunday, July 19 By the way Taylor Farms is a MAJOR Trump donor. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... The company claims the FDA has apologized for a false positive test linking it to the diarrhea outbrea

Taylor Farms lettuce remains the focus of cyclosporiasis investigation, despite false positive test | CNN

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Taylor Farms lettuce remains the focus of cyclosporiasis investigation, despite false positive test | CNN share.google/bC1Dae3ffNh6... Health officials investigating the large outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora say they have “very strong” evidence that shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms is the likel...