FDA travels to Mexico a month after linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak
FDA inspectors arrive in Mexico to investigate a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms a month after the initial alert
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The FDA has begun inspecting a Taylor Farms facility in Mexico, a month after the agency linked the plant to a cyclospora outbreak. The outbreak has been linked to cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes explosive diarrhea.
The Washington Post and UPI report that the FDA and CDC are now on-site. The Independent and WTVG note that the plant had not been inspected in seven years.
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Coverage (7)
- FDA inspects Taylor Farms facility as part of its investigation into the cyclosporiasis outbreak WCNC · 1d ago
- FDA is inspecting facility linked to ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cyclosporiasis outbreak WSMV · 1d ago
- FDA inspects Taylor Farms Mexico plant linked to outbreak USA Today · 2d ago
- FDA officials finally visit Taylor Farms Mexico site linked to explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak: report The Independent · 2d ago
- Farm linked to ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cyclosporiasis outbreak hadn’t been inspected in 7 years, report says WTVG · 2d ago
- FDA, CDC inspect Taylor Farms' Mexican plant in cyclosporiasis probe upi.com · 2d ago
- FDA travels to Mexico a month after linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak The Washington Post · 2d ago
Quick answers
What is cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite. It can cause explosive diarrhea and other flu-like symptoms.
What is Taylor Farms?
Taylor Farms is a food production company with facilities in both the United States and Mexico.
What is the FDA?
The FDA is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety of food, drugs, and other products.
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