US officials reported a false positive for cyclospora in an iceberg lettuce sample from Taylor Farms, initially linked to a diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands. The exact source remains unknown, but Taylor Farms voluntarily removed central Mexico-sourced lettuce, and Taco Bell stopped serving it in five states.
A sample of Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce tested positive for Cyclospora, linked to a US diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands, hospitalizing 94. The FDA investigates, while Taylor Farms voluntarily removed central Mexico-sourced lettuce. CDC advises against Taco Bell's shredded iceberg lettuce in five states.
Utz issues voluntary recall for certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips over contamination linked to seasoningSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUtz has issued a voluntary US recall of two potato chip brands after concerns that they could be contaminated with salmonella, a type of bacteria that can lead to food-borne illness.Certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips may contain contamination linked to the seasoning used on the products, according to the US Food and Drug Administration in a recall issued on Monday. The recall applies to three flavors of Zapp’s chips sold in various bag sizes, along with three flavors of Dirty chips packaged in 2-ounce bags. Continue reading...
