Jul 20
Taylor Farms Coordinates With Health Officials After Large Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Health officials report that over 7,000 individuals fell ill during a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. The company recalled products across 27 states due to potential contamination. However, subsequent FDA testing of lettuce samples did not detect the parasite. Taylor Farms is now working with federal agencies to manage the public health response. They continue to investigate the source of the gastrointestinal illness.
Here's Where The Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Stands After Taylor Farms' False PositiveThe FDA reports that testing of Taylor Farm lettuce samples did not detect the presence of the cyclospora parasite.Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce supplied to 27 states due to potential contamination with the parasite cyclospora, which causes gastrointestinal illness.
