FDA declares Taylor Farms lettuce test false positive amid Cyclospora outbreak

today.com • 29 Jul 18:56

Health officials say a Cyclospora parasite outbreak has sickened about 18,000 people across 45 states, with shredded iceberg lettuce from a single supplier identified as a possible source in nine states.

NBC News • 28 Jul 23:54

Health officials say Michigan's cyclospora outbreak may have peaked following a voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce, though uncertainties remain about other sources and testing limitations.

NewsNation • 28 Jul 02:02

Health officials report nearly 12,000 cyclospora cases in the U.S., with new guidance to consider fresh produce beyond lettuce as a potential source.

CBS News • 26 Jul 13:32

More than 11,000 cases of cyclospora infection have been reported across 41 states since May, prompting experts to cite reduced federal food-safety resources as a contributing factor.

CBS News • 26 Jul 00:58

Health officials report 1,947 confirmed cyclospora infections tied to iceberg lettuce from a central-Mexico facility, with 98 hospitalizations and recalls underway.

Yahoo • 25 Jul 21:18

Taylor Farms' chief executive addressed the company's role in a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, after a class-action suit was filed against the producer and Taco Bell.

New York Post • 25 Jul 21:18

Taylor Farms and Taco Bell are facing a class-action lawsuit after shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico was linked to a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak, prompting a voluntary recall and suspension of production.

NBC 5 Chicago • 24 Jul 22:06

Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico and a review of its safety protocols as U.S. health agencies investigate a Cyclospora outbreak linked to the produce.

BBC • 24 Jul 18:00

Health officials say a Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has affected nine states, with more than 11,000 cases reported nationwide.

NBC News • 24 Jul 16:19

A multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce has led to a sharp drop in Taco Bell traffic and heightened consumer skepticism about salad ingredients.

CNBC • 24 Jul 16:13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce now involves nine states, adding Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.

The Guardian • 24 Jul 14:31

At least 72 people have fallen ill from a new cyclospora cluster as the FDA traces potential contamination, while a postponed food traceability rule and a tangled recall of shredded iceberg lettuce complicate the investigation.

CBS News • 24 Jul 13:45

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico now involves nine states, adding Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.

CNN • 24 Jul 13:32

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, bringing the total to nine states.

Consumer Reports • 23 Jul 21:29

Health officials in North Carolina reported 561 cyclospora infections since May, noting parsley, cilantro and lettuce as possible sources while the FDA continues investigations into multiple outbreaks.

WIRED • 22 Jul 21:41

More than 7,100 people in Michigan have been infected with the parasite Cyclospora, likely from iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms, highlighting the recurring role of leafy vegetables in U.S. foodborne illness outbreaks.

The Daily Beast • 22 Jul 16:58

Mexico's health minister reported no proof that lettuce linked to a Cyclospora outbreak originated in Guanajuato, while U.S. officials continue investigations.

Slate Magazine • 22 Jul 09:50

Health officials identified a Mexican lettuce supplier for Taco Bell as a possible source of a Cyclospora outbreak affecting thousands, prompting a recall by Taylor Farms and raising questions about traceability and agency response.

NewsNation • 21 Jul 23:48

U.S. Army veteran David Ott is suing Taco Bell, its supplier Taylor Farms and a franchise operator, alleging a cyclospora parasite infection from meals caused a two-day hospital stay.

Snopes • 21 Jul 22:59

Records show Taylor Farms CEO Bruce Taylor did not make personal contributions to Donald Trump, though his company donated $1 million to a Trump-aligned Super PAC. Claims linking the donation to the July 2026 lettuce outbreak lack verification.

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 • 21 Jul 20:44

A Michigan couple has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that contaminated shredded lettuce from Taco Bell caused them to contract Cyclospora, seeking damages exceeding $75,000.

Fox News • 21 Jul 20:39

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said officials have identified the source of a multistate cyclospora outbreak and initiated recalls, while the FDA keeps investigating.

The Guardian • 21 Jul 19:11

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the cyclospora outbreak is under control following the FDA's reversal of a 27-state lettuce recall, while CDC data shows over 1,600 confirmed cases nationwide.

WIRED • 21 Jul 19:10

Federal filings show that lettuce producer Taylor Farms donated more than $3.6 million to conservative political committees and spent over $800,000 on food-safety lobbying between 2020 and 2025, as the company faces a nationwide cyclospora outbreak linked to its products.

CNBC • 21 Jul 18:43

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary, said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce is being managed after a recall, despite earlier criticism of agency responses.

CNN • 21 Jul 18:00

Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been identified this season, with a multistate outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, prompting recalls and restaurant removals.

Newsweek • 21 Jul 11:48

The White House and HHS denied allegations of coordination with Taylor Farms after a false-positive test for cyclospora was reported and retracted, while the FDA continues to focus on the company's lettuce as the outbreak source.

NPR • 21 Jul 00:36

The FDA says a false-positive lab result does not alter its investigation into a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which remains under voluntary recall.

New York Post • 20 Jul 18:20

The FDA reiterated that its investigation still points to a Mexico-based supplier for Taylor Farms as the probable origin of the cyclospora outbreak, despite a recent false-positive test claim.

CBS News • 20 Jul 10:36

The Food and Drug Administration said a recent cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce was a false positive and that no confirmed positive product samples have been found.

Fox Business • 20 Jul 07:11

The FDA has determined that a previously reported Cyclospora detection in a Taylor Farms lettuce sample was a false positive after further laboratory review, and no confirmed positive product tests have been found.

Forbes • 20 Jul 05:48

The Food and Drug Administration retracted earlier test results that had tied a Cyclospora outbreak to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, stating the findings were false positives and no product has yet been identified as the source.

New York Post • 20 Jul 04:30

The Food and Drug Administration said its earlier test indicating Cyclospora contamination in lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms was a false positive, reversing earlier statements linking the produce to a nationwide diarrheal illness.

NBC News • 20 Jul 04:30

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed that a recent positive test for Cyclospora in a Taylor Farms lettuce sample was erroneous, and the agency has removed the result from its outbreak updates.

USA Today • 20 Jul 02:49

The FDA re-examined a lettuce sample that had initially tested positive for cyclospora and determined the result was erroneous, leaving no confirmed positive samples in the ongoing outbreak investigation.

NewsNation • 19 Jul 03:27

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that a shredded iceberg lettuce sample from a Taylor Farms subsidiary in Mexico tested positive for the cyclospora parasite, prompting product detainment and ongoing investigation.

WCVB • 19 Jul 03:11

Taylor Farms is withdrawing shredded iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states, including Massachusetts, after the FDA linked the product to a Cyclospora outbreak that has caused thousands of diarrheal illnesses nationwide.

Fox Business • 19 Jul 02:18

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed a positive Cyclospora test in a shredded iceberg lettuce sample from Taylor Farms de Mexico, prompting the company to expand its recall and work with authorities to locate any remaining product.

USA Today • 19 Jul 00:39

Walmart removed several bagged iceberg lettuce salads supplied by Taylor Farms from stores in 27 states as a precaution while the CDC and FDA investigate a cyclospora outbreak linked to the producer.

AP News • 18 Jul 23:02

Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico to cover shipments in 27 states after a possible link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak, and the company has halted sourcing from the implicated lot.

The Guardian • 18 Jul 21:25

Taylor Farms is recalling shredded iceberg lettuce from its Mexico facility after the FDA linked the product to a growing Cyclospora outbreak affecting dozens of states.

CNN • 18 Jul 10:30

An outbreak of the cyclospora parasite in Michigan, tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell, has sickened over 5,000 people. Doctors recommend testing stool samples and staying hydrated, with antibiotics available for treatment.

WAPT • 17 Jul 23:47

The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed five Cyclospora cases, unrelated to a wider outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce in several other states, and urged hygiene precautions.

WRAL • 17 Jul 22:18

CDC and FDA tie Cyclospora cases in five states to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell, while North Carolina investigators have not identified a specific source.

The Verge • 17 Jul 22:10

Taylor Farms is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the CDC and FDA linked a Cyclospora parasite outbreak to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in several states.

STLPR • 17 Jul 22:06

Missouri health officials have confirmed more than 80 cyclospora infections, while federal agencies link recent outbreaks in several states to lettuce from a single Mexican farm.

Business Insider • 17 Jul 22:03

Taylor Farms is voluntarily withdrawing iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico as health officials warn the multi-state cyclospora outbreak may continue through August.

The New York Times • 17 Jul 20:14

Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce after CDC traced a cyclospora outbreak to the company's product supplied to Taco Bell, sickening more than 1,600 individuals.

Slate Magazine • 17 Jul 19:08

A nationwide outbreak of the parasite Cyclospora, linked to bagged salad mixes, has led to stock declines for several fast-casual chains and prompted diners to avoid raw greens.

TODAY.com • 17 Jul 16:53

Health officials have identified shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states as a possible source of a large cyclosporiasis outbreak, prompting the chain to remove the ingredient from its supply chain.

Consumer Reports • 17 Jul 15:46

Health officials have linked a surge in cyclospora infections to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five Midwestern states and recommend consumers in those areas avoid the product while investigations continue.

Newsweek • 17 Jul 15:03

More than 1,600 cases of Cyclospora infection have been traced to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell, prompting widespread online discussion and jokes that have outpaced official public-health messaging.

The Boston Globe • 17 Jul 15:01

The CDC warned consumers to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in five states after federal investigators traced the parasite outbreak to a single supplier.

PBS • 17 Jul 13:58

Federal investigators traced a multistate cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell, prompting the chain to halt use of the product while the investigation continues.

The Guardian • 17 Jul 12:30

Federal health agencies have traced a cyclospora outbreak affecting five states to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, prompting the chain to halt use of the implicated supplier's product.

AP News • 17 Jul 11:46

Federal officials say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants in five states was the source of a record cyclospora outbreak, prompting the chain to halt its use.

WXYZ Channel 7 • 17 Jul 10:42

Health officials have linked a surge in cyclosporiasis cases across several Midwestern states to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants, and have issued new safety recommendations for leafy greens.

Fox Business • 17 Jul 06:47

The FDA said Taco Bell will stop using shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier after tracing it to a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened more than 1,600 people in five states.

CBS News • 17 Jul 00:30

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating Taylor Farms, a supplier of iceberg lettuce used by Taco Bell in several states, as a possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has affected thousands across the United States.

The Guardian • 17 Jul 00:23

Health officials are probing iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, supplied to Taco Bell, as a possible source of a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands.

wvtm • 16 Jul 22:24

Shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms sold at some Taco Bell locations has been tied to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, prompting the chain to withdraw the ingredient while health officials investigate.

CNN • 16 Jul 21:52

Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell locations has been tied to a regional outbreak of cyclospora, the CDC reports, with over 400 cases identified in four Midwestern states.

NBC News • 16 Jul 21:51

The FDA is investigating whether iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms contributed to a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands across the United States.

Detroit Free Press • 16 Jul 18:20

Michigan health officials reported over 4,300 cyclosporiasis cases and 121 hospitalizations, prompting Taco Bell to temporarily remove lettuce and cilantro while Chipotle's stock fell despite no confirmed link.

USA Today • 16 Jul 16:10

Taco Bell temporarily withdrew certain items from select locations as a precaution while health officials investigate a cyclosporiasis outbreak, and Chipotle said it is closely monitoring the situation despite no confirmed link.

New York Post • 16 Jul 08:15

Investigators are examining whether fresh ingredients at some Taco Bell locations are connected to a Cyclospora parasite outbreak, while officials advise thorough washing of produce.

Detroit Free Press • 14 Jul 20:11

Six Michigan Taco Bell locations have stopped offering lettuce and cilantro as health officials investigate a surge in cyclosporiasis cases, though no direct link to the chain has been confirmed.

The Independent • 11 Jul 19:32

The fast-food chain stopped serving lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo and guacamole after health officials began investigating a surge in Cyclospora infections across multiple states.