US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
- On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed its investigation into the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms continues despite a weekend false-positive laboratory result; the voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce to 27 states remains in effect.
- Health officials have confirmed more than 1,600 cases across five states, including Michigan, linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the produce as the outbreak source.
- While Taylor Farms claimed the FDA 'apologized' for the false-positive test, the agency disputed this on Monday, stating "mostly we were providing factual information" about testing difficulties; Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said investigators rely on epidemiological evidence rather than laboratory testing.
- Consumer foot traffic at Taco Bell fell 18.9% on Friday compared with the day-of-week average as the chain preemptively removed potentially contaminated lettuce from menus, though analysts suggest the outbreak's impact on sales is likely short-term.
- As a major supplier, Taylor Farms generates $6 billion in revenue and produces 40% of salad kits sold in the U.S., serving retailers including Walmart, Costco, Target, and Whole Foods, positioning the outbreak's impact across the nation's food supply.
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