‘Not standard’ for Taylor Farms to ask White House to delay cyclospora recall, ex-FDA head says
Summary
Taylor Farms asked the White House to delay announcing a recall linked to a large cyclospora outbreak, which is uncommon according to former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb. The company sought clarity about the evidence before the recall, while the FDA’s communications about the outbreak have been confusing.Key Facts
- Taylor Farms requested the White House to postpone a recall announcement during a cyclospora outbreak investigation.
- Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said such requests are not usual practice.
- Taylor Farms argued the federal investigators lacked clear lab proof linking their products to the outbreak.
- The White House involved FDA officials in a call about the request.
- The cyclospora outbreak has affected multiple states and sickened thousands of people.
- Initial recalls focused on iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
- FDA’s messaging about positive tests was inconsistent, including a false positive report.
- Taylor Farms stated the recall is still active and that they stopped sourcing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico this season.
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