Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak, but it’s still Taylor Farms
Summary
Federal health officials confirmed that iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms is still linked to a rise in Cyclospora infections causing diarrhea in multiple states. A false positive test result over the weekend caused confusion, but officials said the investigation and recall of lettuce from Central Mexico remain valid.Key Facts
- Cyclospora is a tiny parasite causing diarrhea linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.
- The CDC and FDA traced sick people’s lettuce back to shredded iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico supplied by Taylor Farms.
- Taylor Farms recalled all its iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico harvested between June 29 and July 16.
- Initial CDC warnings targeted Taco Bell lettuce in five states, but later cases suggest wider exposure.
- An FDA test over the weekend showed Cyclospora on lettuce, but a later review said this was a false positive.
- The false positive test was from lettuce not included in the recall and likely caused by contamination.
- Taylor Farms stated the FDA admitted the mistake and said no positive product tests were found.
- Despite the false positive, the FDA confirmed the recall and outbreak investigation are still sound.
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