Cyclospora outbreak reported in Michigan, FDA tracking foodborne illness, Trump cuts CDC funding, and Taylor Farms supplies lettuce to Taco Bell.
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Updated Aug 15
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What happened
Cyclospora outbreak reported in Michigan, FDA tracking foodborne illness, Trump cuts CDC funding, and Taylor Farms supplies lettuce to Taco Bell.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- FDA institutes rules to safeguard food amid CDC reports of Cyclospora cases linked to contaminated Mexican lettuce.Sub-event
- Cyclospora outbreak linked to food safety failures, involving FDA cuts to inspections and Taylor Farms/Taco Bell.Sub-event
- Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce affects Sweetgreen and Taco Bell in Michigan.Sub-event
FDA investigates Taylor Farms outbreak; Michigan reported as the hardest hit state.1 source
- A foodborne illness outbreak is underway, traced to a plant whose parasite is linked to the crisis, forcing the CEO to manage the situation.Sub-event
- FDA and related agencies face reduced staff and budgets, while a CEO statement casts doubt on CDC findings.Sub-event
The outbreak is confirmed to be nine states wide, with Michigan and Ohio reporting high case counts.1 source
FDA investigation into Taylor Farms outbreak leads to sourcing suspension.1 source
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Senior management compares the current state of the outbreak to pandemic reliance.1 source
- Taylor Farms was linked to a contaminated iceberg lettuce supply, while the incident led to accusations against the Trump administration regarding health service cuts.Sub-event
- The FDA is investigating a food safety outbreak involving Taylor Farms products supplied to Costco.Sub-event
- Taylor Farms is facing an FDA investigation into product safety and has also filed reports with the FEC regarding political donations.Sub-event
New developments include a CEO visit to the White House and a donation to a pro-Trump PAC amid the outbreak.1 source
Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan reported alongside FDA tracking, a Trump funding cut, and a Taylor Farms/Taco Bell supply link.1 source
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The entities involved
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Michigan
state of the United States of America
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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.
- 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.
- Investigating foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cyclospora cases involving the FDA and Control Data Corporation in Alaska.
- Kroger, based in Cincinnati, is under FDA review due to a cyclospora outbreak.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- insurancejournal.com
- ksl.com
- pasadenastarnews.com
- foodsafetynews.comPublisher's Platform: There is no kill step for Cyclospora
- benzinga.comRichard Blumenthal Questions Whether Taylor Farms' Trump Donations Weakened CDC Response to Cyclospora Ou
- nypost.comTaco Bell’s rumored cyclospora outbreak is quietly becoming a financial crisis for hourly workers
- salon.comYes, you can cook your lettuce — and it's delicious
- nbcchicago.com
- express.co.uk
- wrkr.com
- thebeatdfw.com
- bostonglobe.com
- ncspin.com