FDA inspection gap tied to major cyclosporiasis outbreak from Mexican lettuce

CBS News reports that Taylor Farms’ Guanajuato, Mexico facility is tied to the United States’ largest cyclosporiasis outbreak, and it hadn’t been inspected by the FDA in seven years. The last inspection in 2019 found no violations, while a 2013 review flagged concerns over wash-water recycling. The outbreak has caused thousands of U.S. cases and two deaths, underscoring ongoing questions about foreign facility inspections and how the FDA allocates resources beyond on-site visits.