Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow
Iceberg lettuce is being recalled across 27 states following a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms.
📍 Aftermath
Iceberg lettuce was recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination. The FDA reported that Taylor Farms lettuce not included in the recall also tested positive for cyclospora.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What happened
Iceberg lettuce has been recalled in 27 states due to potential contamination with Cyclospora. The outbreak is associated with Taylor Farms, and coverage indicates that additional products may be subject to future recalls.
Reports from ABC7 Los Angeles and The Guardian highlight the scale of the recall. ABC News is providing guidance on the outbreak, while The Detroit News reports that the FDA found cyclospora in Taylor Farms lettuce that was not part of the initial recall.
Attention is now on whether more products will be added to the recall list as the FDA continues its testing and investigation.
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Sources (4)
- FDA: Taylor Farms lettuce that's not part of recall tests positive for cyclospora The Detroit News · 46d ago
- What to know about Taylor Farms amid cyclosporiasis outbreak ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 46d ago
- Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination ABC7 Los Angeles · 46d ago
- Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow The Guardian · 46d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
How many states are affected by the recall?
The recall for iceberg lettuce affects 27 states.
Which company is associated with the outbreak?
The outbreak is linked to Taylor Farms.
Has the FDA found contamination outside the recall?
Yes, according to The Detroit News, the FDA found Taylor Farms lettuce not part of the recall tested positive for cyclospora.
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