Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
The company said it sourced the lettuce suspected in the outbreak from a single independent farm in central Mexico, but it is removing all lettuce sourced from…
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The company said it sourced the lettuce suspected in the outbreak from a single independent farm in central Mexico, but it is removing all lettuce sourced from the region as a precaution indefinitely. The iceberg lettuce was distributed to Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, according to the CDC. CDC The company said it is "deeply concerned for those who became ill, their families, and the many Americans whose trust in the safety of their fresh produce has been shaken." "No other Taylor Fresh Foods products across the country are impacted," it continued.
Furthermore, However, the CDC's tally lags behind state health departments, which have reported much larger numbers of cases. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. The outbreak has been traced to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico, specifically from Taylor Farms' facility in Guanajuato, which was distributed to various clients including Taco Bell restaurants in affected states.
In addition, In response, Taylor Farms announced the removal of all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, and Taco Bell ceased using lettuce from the implicated supplier following FDA traceback investigations that pinpointed the Mexican-sourced product. Outbreaks typically occur in the late spring and summer, and have historically been linked to bagged salads, cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions.
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The company said it sourced the lettuce suspected in the outbreak from a single independent farm in central Mexico, but it is removing all lettuce sourced from the region as a precaution indefinitely.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe iceberg lettuce was distributed to Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, according to the CDC.
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CDC The company said it is "deeply concerned for those who became ill, their families, and the many Americans whose trust in the safety of their fresh produce has been shaken." "No other Taylor Fresh Foods products across the country are impacted," it continued.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesHowever, the CDC's tally lags behind state health departments, which have reported much larger numbers of cases.
according to CBS News — LatestCyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesThe outbreak has been traced to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico, specifically from Taylor Farms' facility in Guanajuato, which was distributed to various clients including Taco Bell restaurants in affected states.
according to The IndependentIn response, Taylor Farms announced the removal of all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, and Taco Bell ceased using lettuce from the implicated supplier following FDA traceback investigations that pinpointed the Mexican-sourced product.
according to The IndependentOutbreaks typically occur in the late spring and summer, and have historically been linked to bagged salads, cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas and green onions.
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"While the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm, which represents less than 1% of the U.S.'s iceberg lettuce supply, as…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideThe iceberg lettuce was distributed to Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, according to the CDC.
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