Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce affects Sweetgreen and Taco Bell in Michigan.
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Updated Aug 11
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce affects Sweetgreen and Taco Bell in Michigan.
Who's involved
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Cyclospora outbreak reported in Michigan, FDA tracking foodborne illness, Trump cuts CDC funding, and Taylor Farms supplies lettuce to Taco Bell.Also in this story
- FDA institutes rules to safeguard food amid CDC reports of Cyclospora cases linked to contaminated Mexican lettuce.
- FDA and related agencies face reduced staff and budgets, while a CEO statement casts doubt on CDC findings.
- Taylor Farms was linked to a contaminated iceberg lettuce supply, while the incident led to accusations against the Trump administration regarding health service cuts.
- The FDA is investigating a food safety outbreak involving Taylor Farms products supplied to Costco.
The entities involved
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Sweetgreen
eco-chic salad chain
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Taco Bell
American fast-food chain
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Taylor Farms
an American-based producer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
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Related events
- Recall of Central Mexico grown lettuce from Taylor Farms linked to a Cyclospora outbreak is under investigation by the FDA and CDC.
- A Cyclospora outbreak has been linked to produce originating from central Mexico, now involving Ohio and raising concerns about large chain food sourcing.
- Investigating foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cyclospora cases involving the FDA and Control Data Corporation in Alaska.
- Congress passed a law and FSMA required enhanced record-keeping following a cyclospora outbreak, impacting consumer confidence.
- A cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce is being investigated, concurrent with the Trump administration slashing CDC funding and a local Oregon farm providing alternative food sources.