The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have initiated an onsite inspection at Taylor Farms de Mexico's facility in Guanajuato, Mexico. This action comes as part of their investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has spread across 17 states, with 9,481 reported cases, according to the FDA.
Key Takeaways
The FDA and CDC are inspecting a Mexican plant owned by U.S. food distributor Taylor Farms as part of an investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has affected 17 states. As of Thursday, there were 9,481 reported cases linked to the outbreak.
- FDA and CDC begin inspections at Taylor Farms' Mexican facility
- Outbreak spans 17 states with 9,481 confirmed cases
- Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce from affected regions
- Taco Bell removed shredded lettuce from menus in impacted areas
- Democratic lawmakers demand answers from Taylor Farms and the Trump administration
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
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| Cyclosporiasis Cases | 1 Difference | Different reports on the number of cyclosporiasis cases | ▼ |
| Source Of Cyclosporiasis | Broad Agreement | FDA remains confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to this specific Cyclospora outbrea… |
Cyclosporiasis Cases
▼Different reports on the number of cyclosporiasis cases
Source Of Cyclosporiasis
Broad AgreementFDA remains confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to this specific Cyclospora outbreak is off the market.
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The U.S. food distributor Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled all iceberg lettuce from the affected area on July 17. This recall includes shredded lettuce used in Taco Bell products and salad kits sold in some grocery stores. In response, Taco Bell announced it was removing shredded lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms in the impacted states.
The outbreak has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers who are seeking answers from both Taylor Farms and the Trump administration. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, called on Taylor Farms CEO Bruce Taylor to explain his company's role in the outbreak.
In addition to the cyclosporiasis investigation, Taylor Farms has also issued a recall for salsa, dip, and guacamole products containing jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak. The FDA stated that no illnesses have been reported in connection with these recalled items.
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