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FDA Retracts Cyclospora Finding in Taylor Farms Lettuce, Investigation Continues

The FDA has retracted its initial positive cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce, stating the finding was a false positive. Despite the retraction, the FDA remains focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as a potential source for the cyclospora outbreak, leading to a recall and public concern about lettuce consumption.

18 Jul, 14:24 — 21 Jul, 08:44
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bloombergHigh2d 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 Factual2d 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 Factual21h ago

FDA says review of Taylor Farms lettuce shows cyclospora finding was false positive

Spokesperson for Taylor Fresh Foods told Reuters ‌that the company was informed FDA made a mistake The US Food and Drug ⁠Administration said on Sunday that laboratory experts re-checked lettuce sample results from Taylor Farms in an ⁠investigation into an ⁠outbreak of the ​cyclospora parasite and concluded the finding should be considered a false positive. As of Sunday, there were ⁠no confirmed positive sample results for cyclospora, the FDA added. The FDA on Saturday had said that a ⁠sample ...

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NPRHigh1h ago

FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test

The FDA retracted its only positive test for cyclospora, the parasite at the center of a multistate outbreak, on Taylor Farms lettuce. But the agency believes lettuce from the brand is still linked.

By Yuki Noguchi

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cnbcMostly Factual1d 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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cbcHigh1d 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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marketwatchMostly Factual12h ago

Americans are skipping lettuce and salads as investigation into cyclospora outbreak continues

Shares of salad chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen closed lower on Monday.

By Jaimy Lee

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Business InsiderMostly Factual11h ago

Taylor Farms highlighted an FDA mistake. PR veterans say it muddied the message.

Crisis communications veterans say Taylor Farms might have over-emphasized the reversal of a test result linking its lettuce to a cyclospora outbreak. Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images The FDA identified a false positive result linking Taylor Farms lettuce to a cyclospora outbreak. Crisis comms veterans say Taylor Farms may have over-emphasized the reversal of the test result. Instead, it should have started its statement with a further focus on consumer safety, the PR pros said. Taylor Farms is...

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YahooMostly Factual2d ago

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

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d 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 Factual2d 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-alphaMixed1d ago

FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora

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zerohedgeLow1d 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...

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NYT18 Jul, 14:24First to report

Taylor Farms Expands Iceberg Lettuce Recall to 27 States

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bloomberg18 Jul, 17:05

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

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Yahoo18 Jul, 23:24

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

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jerusalem-post19 Jul, 04:06

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

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zerohedge19 Jul, 16:50

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

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cbc20 Jul, 01:10

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

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nos20 Jul, 02:33

FDA: testuitslag die sla linkte aan diarree-uitbraak in VS was valspositief

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seeking-alpha20 Jul, 05:38

FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora

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hindustan-times20 Jul, 07:10

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

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cnbc20 Jul, 09:50

FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive

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The Guardian20 Jul, 12:20

FDA says review of Taylor Farms lettuce shows cyclospora finding was false positive

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marketwatch20 Jul, 21:44

Americans are skipping lettuce and salads as investigation into cyclospora outbreak continues

Business Insider20 Jul, 22:22

Taylor Farms highlighted an FDA mistake. PR veterans say it muddied the message.

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NPR21 Jul, 08:44Latest update

FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test