FDA is still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still investigating lettuce from Taylor Farms as the cause of a parasite outbreak. A test mistakenly showed the parasite cyclospora on the lettuce, but officials later said this was a false positive.Key Facts
- The FDA is focusing on lettuce from Taylor Farms in a multistate outbreak of a parasite.
- The parasite involved is cyclospora, which can cause diarrhea.
- A lab test initially showed the lettuce tested positive for cyclospora.
- The FDA posted the positive test result on its website on Saturday.
- On Sunday, the FDA clarified the positive result was a false positive, meaning the test was incorrect.
- Despite the faulty test, the FDA continues to consider Taylor Farms lettuce the likely source.
- The outbreak affects multiple states across the U.S.
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