Taylor Farms lettuce sample tests positive for Cyclospora as recall expands
Taylor Farms has initiated a wide-reaching lettuce recall following a positive test for the parasite Cyclospora.
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The brief
Taylor Farms is recalling lettuce products shipped to 27 states after a sample tested positive for the parasite Cyclospora. The FDA confirmed the contamination originated from a California farm.
Coverage from the Detroit Free Press, Cleveland.com, Yahoo, and the Dallas News highlights the connection between the contaminated produce and a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Outlets report that the recall specifically impacts products sold at retailers like Walmart.
Future reports will track the scope of the cyclospora illness outbreak. Coverage does not yet specify the total number of individuals affected or the specific product batch numbers required for consumer identification.
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Quick answers
Why is the lettuce being recalled?
The lettuce tested positive for the parasite Cyclospora, which is linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
How many states are affected by the Taylor Farms recall?
According to coverage, the recall affects lettuce shipped to 27 states.
Which retailers are involved?
Reports identify Walmart as a retailer linked to the recalled products.
Coverage (5)
- FDA: Taylor Farms lettuce that's not part of recall tests positive for cyclospora USA Today · 11h ago
- FDA: Lettuce from California farm tests positive for cyclosporiasis Detroit Free Press · 1d ago
- Walmart recall: Check your refrigerator now for lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak Cleveland.com · 1d ago
- Lettuce recalled in connection with the Cyclospora parasite Yahoo · 1d ago
- Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk Dallas News · 1d ago
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