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FDA issues recall for Mexican-grown lettuce following Cyclospora outbreak
La Nación (Argentina)LO·US · MX·about 15 hours ago
The FDA has retracted its initial finding linking Taylor Farms to a Cyclospora outbreak after a laboratory review confirmed the original test result was a false positive. This correction resolves the immediate regulatory pressure on the company regarding this specific contamination event.
A multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak is ongoing in the US, with the FDA confirming a recall of Mexican-grown lettuce as a source. Health Secretary RFK Jr. claims the outbreak is controlled, but this contradicts the FDA's recent recall reversal and expert projections of rising infection rates. The specific source of contamination for the broader outbreak remains under investigation.