FDA institutes rules to safeguard food amid CDC reports of Cyclospora cases linked to contaminated Mexican lettuce.

The entities involved

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• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention →

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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.Sep 5
• A Cyclospora outbreak has been linked to produce originating from central Mexico, now involving Ohio and raising concerns about large chain food sourcing.Jul 17
• 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.Aug 28
• Investigating foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cyclospora cases involving the FDA and Control Data Corporation in Alaska.Jun 30
• Congress passed a law and FSMA required enhanced record-keeping following a cyclospora outbreak, impacting consumer confidence.Aug 16