FDA: Taylor Farms lettuce cyclospora finding was false positive
Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms did not contain cyclospora, a parasite linked to a recent nationwide illness outbreak. This means the earlier test showing the parasite was incorrect.Key Facts
- The FDA reviewed a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms.
- The initial test showed presence of cyclospora, a parasite that causes illness.
- The follow-up review found the first result was a false positive, meaning no parasite was actually present.
- Cyclospora has been linked to a widespread outbreak of illness across the country.
- Taylor Farms provided the shredded lettuce sample for testing.
- The FDA made the updated finding public on Sunday.
- The original announcement about the positive test was made on Saturday.
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