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Top Democrat calls on Taylor Farms to provide information on Trump administration cyclospora communications

Top Democrat calls on Taylor Farms to provide information on Trump administration cyclospora communications

Summary

Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, asked Taylor Farms to share information about its talks with the White House during a cyclospora outbreak. This outbreak might be connected to lettuce from Taylor Farms.

Key Facts

  • Rep. Robert Garcia is a Democrat from California and a senior member of the House Oversight Committee.
  • He sent a letter to Bruce Taylor, CEO of Taylor Farms.
  • The letter requests details about any communications between Taylor Farms and the White House.
  • The request follows a cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to lettuce possibly supplied by Taylor Farms.
  • Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause illness when consumed in contaminated food or water.
  • The investigation concerns the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak information.
  • Taylor Farms is a large company that supplies fresh produce, including lettuce.
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