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FDA Declares Taylor Farms Cyclospora Finding a False Positive Amid Lettuce Recall

The FDA announced that a cyclospora finding in a Taylor Farms lettuce sample, previously linked to a parasitic illness outbreak, was a false positive. This development follows a recall of iceberg lettuce in 27 states due to potential contamination concerns.

18 Jul, 14:24 — 20 Jul, 09:50
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bloombergHigh1d ago

Walmart Removes Four Bagged Iceberg Lettuce Salads as Cases Rise - Bloomberg.com

Walmart Removes Four Bagged Iceberg Lettuce Salads as Cases Rise  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual1d ago

Taylor Farms Expands Iceberg Lettuce Recall to 27 States

The implicated products were marketed under several brands, and had been shipped as recently as Thursday.

By Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow

Taylor Farms does not specify where products were served or sold, as US braces for weeks more of outbreak Taylor Farms recalled potentially contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce in 27 states on Friday, including lettuce distributed as recently as Thursday, as cases of cyclosporiasis continue rising in the US. The US is likely to see at least another two weeks of possible cases, since infections may have happened in recent days. And the expanding outbreak investigation could point to other pro...

By Melody Schreiber

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive

The FDA on Saturday had said that a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for the parasitic illness.

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cbcHigh11h ago

U.S. health agency now says cyclospora finding at produce company was false positive

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on ‌Sunday that laboratory experts re-reviewed sample results ​in the Taylor Farms ​Cyclospora investigation and concluded the finding ​should be considered a false ‌positive.

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

FDA: Taylor Farms lettuce that's not part of recall tests positive for cyclospora

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

FDA cyclospora test on Taylor Farms' lettuce showed false positive, adding new twist to outbreak

The FDA test for cyclospora on Taylor Farms' lettuce showed a false positive, the company confirmed, amid the outbreak of the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1d ago

US FDA confirms Taylor Farms lettuce sample linked to parasitic illness affecting thousands

Taylor Farms has confirmed that this product is not part of its current recall, the FDA said, as it seeks to curtail the largest foodborne illness outbreak in the United States in recent years.

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seeking-alphaMixed6h ago

FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora

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zerohedgeLow19h ago

Taylor Farms Announces Recall Of Lettuce Shipped To 27 States Over Cyclospora Risk

Taylor Farms Announces Recall Of Lettuce Shipped To 27 States Over Cyclospora Risk Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, U.S. lettuce supplier Taylor Farms expanded on July 17 its voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico due to concerns over its link to a cyclospora outbreak affecting Americans across the country. Lettuce products that were possibly contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were sent to 27 states, according to the company. The Cente...

By Tyler Durden

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