US Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizing the federal response to a massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms, questioning potential political influence and delayed recalls.
FDA officials inspected Taylor Farms' processing facility and fields in Mexico as part of an investigation into a nationwide cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Lettuce prices experienced a record 16.4% drop in July, driven by a multistate cyclospora outbreak that caused consumers to avoid the leafy green and impacted restaurant sales across major chains.
Taylor Farms has recalled multiple products containing jalapeños tied to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak, while facing separate scrutiny over a massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to its iceberg lettuce.
Ongoing cyclospora outbreaks linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce have caused a sharp drop in salad sales, hitting restaurant chains like Sweetgreen and Chopt, and grocery stores across the U.S.
Sweetgreen cut its full-year outlook, projecting steeper same-store sales declines as consumer fears over a cyclospora outbreak impact fresh produce demand, causing shares to fall over 15% in extended trading.
A nationwide Cyclospora parasite outbreak has sickened nearly 23,000 people across 47 states and killed two, while the Trump administration and Taylor Farms face intense scrutiny for slow public updates and opaque recall information.
Two people with underlying health conditions have died amid a record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak spanning at least 45 states, as federal health agencies face criticism for sluggish reporting and response times.
A Cyclospora outbreak in the US, the largest on record with over 18,000 cases across 45 states, has resulted in the first two confirmed fatalities in Michigan, both with underlying health conditions.
The US Cyclospora outbreak, linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce, has caused 2 deaths in Michigan amid over 18,000 cases across 45 states, surpassing the 2019 record of ~4,700 cases.
Michigan health officials confirmed two deaths from a cyclospora outbreak, the first fatal cases in the US. Both victims had underlying conditions; lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell was identified as the source. Nationwide, CDC recorded 6,707 confirmed cases.
Two people with underlying health conditions have died in Michigan due to a cyclospora outbreak, marking the first confirmed US deaths related to the microscopic intestinal parasite, health officials announced.
Michigan health authorities confirmed two deaths from a cyclospora outbreak, the first fatal cases in the U.S. The source is traced to Mexican lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states; nationwide cases exceed 6,700, with 11,234 in Michigan and 193 hospitalizations.
Michigan health authorities reported the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, bringing total cases to 11,234. Both individuals had underlying health conditions. The outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, is the worst in recent history, with the FDA investigating another.
The U.S. is experiencing its largest-ever Cyclospora outbreak, with over 10,000 cases across 45 states, primarily linked to contaminated produce like lettuce, parsley, and cilantro. The parasite's complex lifecycle in the human gut makes infections hard to treat and trace.
Yum Brands reported that a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell's iceberg lettuce supplier negatively impacted the chain's U.S. same-store sales by 2% in the current quarter. Despite the downturn, the company expects a temporary problem, noting improving sales trends and returning brand sentiment.
The U.S.'s largest multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms' Mexican plant, has spread to nine states, infecting nearly 2,000 people. The CDC and FDA are investigating, while President Trump mentioned tariffs on Mexico due to the lettuce. Taylor Farms faced criticism for its response and a retraction regarding an FDA apology.
The FDA announced its sixth Cyclospora outbreak investigation this year, with 72 new cases, contributing to over 11,500 total cases nationwide. This surge, already exceeding annual norms, follows a previous outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico, raising concerns about public health and agency capacity.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS faces a major test as a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands across the U.S., exposing a fragile food safety system. Experts blame chronic underfunding, budget cuts, and personnel turnover for hampering the response and eroding public trust, despite agency assurances.
Federal officials are investigating a new cyclospora outbreak with over 12,000 cases nationwide, including 72 linked to an unknown product under FDA traceback. This summer's surge is the highest on record, with Michigan reporting 7,171 cases, prompting a recall of some products.
Federal officials reaffirmed Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico as the Cyclospora outbreak source, despite a false positive test that caused confusion. The FDA denied apologizing to Taylor Farms, emphasizing that epidemiological data supports the recall. The recall's vagueness and a delayed food traceability rule are raising concerns.
Houthi rebels threaten to blockade Yemen's Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, jeopardizing Saudi oil exports and escalating regional tensions with the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress over US military funding for Iran operations and rising casualties, as the FDA continues its Cyclospora investigation linked to Mexican lettuce.
The source of a Cyclospora illness outbreak affecting over 1,600 people remains unknown after the FDA declared a previous positive test on Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce a false positive. Despite the false positive, the FDA maintains its recall recommendation for Taylor Farms' Mexican-grown iceberg lettuce, based on epidemiological data.
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