FDA finds potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found a possible source of a parasite outbreak linked to lettuce. Samples taken from Taylor Farms de Mexico tested positive for cyclospora, the parasite causing the illness.Key Facts
- The outbreak was connected to cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by the parasite cyclospora.
- The FDA inspected Taylor Farms de Mexico’s facilities to find the source.
- Two samples tested positive for cyclospora.
- One positive sample came from wastewater leaving a processing plant.
- Another positive sample was taken from a drainage ditch near an iceberg lettuce farm.
- The findings link the parasite to lettuce that was processed or grown in these locations.
- The investigation is still ongoing, and more updates are expected.
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