Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak

FDA says a cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce has sickened 72 people in Texas.

The Lettuce That Launched a Thousand Headlines

Mexico, RFK Jr., Taylor Farms weigh in on cyclospora outbreak

It’s Always Lettuce

Summary

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Mexico’s health minister is disputing the FDA’s traceback in the U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, after the agency said last week that lettuce eaten by patients came from central Mexico and identified Taylor Farms de Mexico as the sole supplier. As of July 21, CDC laboratory-confirmed cases had surpassed 4,000 across 41 states, with reports of more than 10,000 confirmed and probable illnesses. The outbreak has disrupted lettuce use at Taco Bell, which promoted $1 lettuce-free enchiritos as customer traffic fell. The FDA is also investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak with at least 72 cases and no identified source.

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Clear food guidance

People need clear, practical food-safety advice during the cyclosporiasis outbreak so they know what is actually safe to eat. Confusing official messaging and blanket avoidance of fresh produce both leave consumers worse off than following specific expert guidance.