Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce; separate cluster under investigation
Key Questions
What is the status of the Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce?
The FDA continues its investigation despite a false positive, with total US cases approaching 12,000. North Carolina has 561 cases and 16 hospitalizations, while Michigan exceeds 5,000 cases.
Which retailers have taken action on lettuce due to the outbreak?
Taco Bell and Walmart have pulled lettuce products. The FDA is also investigating a new separate Cyclospora cluster involving 72 cases from an unknown source.
How has the outbreak expanded across states?
The foodborne illness investigation has spread to more states with rising hospitalizations. Political pressure is mounting over CDC funding cuts amid the response.
What is the FDA investigating regarding a new Cyclospora cluster?
Officials are probing a separate cluster of 72 cyclosporiasis cases with an unidentified source. This comes as questions persist about the effectiveness of the FDA's produce safety rules 15 years after overhaul.
Are food recalls still in effect for the Cyclospora outbreak?
Recalls and withdrawals related to contaminated lettuce remain active while investigations continue. The new cluster adds complexity to determining the full scope of recalls needed.
FDA continues investigation of Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive; total US cases approach 12,000. NC cases surge to 561 with 16 hospitalizations; Michigan cases over 5,000. Taco Bell and Walmart pull lettuce. Political pressure over CDC funding cuts. New separate Cyclospora cluster of 72 cases with unknown source under FDA investigation.