Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow
A massive recall of iceberg lettuce across 27 states is underway following a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms.
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Iceberg lettuce was recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination. The FDA reported that Taylor Farms lettuce not part of the recall also tested positive for cyclospora.
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What happened
Iceberg lettuce has been recalled in 27 states due to potential contamination with cyclospora. The recall is tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak involving Taylor Farms products.
Coverage from ABC7 Los Angeles, The Guardian, and ABC News emphasizes the scale of the recall and the risk of further products being affected. The Detroit News reports that the FDA found positive tests for cyclospora in Taylor Farms lettuce that was not originally part of the recall.
Future developments center on whether more products will be added to the recall list as the FDA continues its testing and monitoring of Taylor Farms products.
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Sources (4)
- FDA: Taylor Farms lettuce that's not part of recall tests positive for cyclospora The Detroit News · 47d ago
- What to know about Taylor Farms amid cyclosporiasis outbreak ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 47d ago
- Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination ABC7 Los Angeles · 47d ago
- Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow The Guardian · 47d ago
Questions people are asking
How many states are affected by the lettuce recall?
The recall affects 27 states.
Which company is associated with the contaminated lettuce?
Taylor Farms is the company identified in coverage regarding the outbreak and recalls.
Has the FDA found contamination in products outside the initial recall?
Yes, according to The Detroit News, the FDA found that Taylor Farms lettuce not part of the recall tested positive for cyclospora.
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