Cyclospora outbreak linked to food safety failures, involving FDA cuts to inspections and Taylor Farms/Taco Bell.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
Cyclospora outbreak linked to food safety failures, involving FDA cuts to inspections and Taylor Farms/Taco Bell.
Who's involved
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Part of
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
- A foodborne illness outbreak is underway, traced to a plant whose parasite is linked to the crisis, forcing the CEO to manage the situation.
- 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
- FDA
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Taylor Farms
an American-based producer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
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Taco Bell
American fast-food chain
Related events
- A Cyclospora outbreak has been linked to produce originating from central Mexico, now involving Ohio and raising concerns about large chain food sourcing.
- Recall of Central Mexico grown lettuce from Taylor Farms linked to a Cyclospora outbreak is under investigation by the FDA and CDC.
- Cyclospora outbreak traced to Taco Bell locations in Minnesota, prompting the company to submit a WARN notice.
- Congress passed a law and FSMA required enhanced record-keeping following a cyclospora outbreak, impacting consumer confidence.
- Investigating foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cyclospora cases involving the FDA and Control Data Corporation in Alaska.