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public-health2 hours ago•5 min saved

Ex-FDA Deputy Urges Independent Review of Cyclospora Outbreak Response

Former FDA deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas is calling for an independent after-action review of the federal response to a record cyclospora outbreak, citing its scale, confusing messaging, and what he calls weak leadership; the controversy intensified after a false positive test briefly tied to Taylor Farms lettuce sparked public confusion, even as the CDC reports thousands of illnesses and investigators pursue multiple lettuce-related clusters.

via Politico|

#cyclospora #fda #outbreak

business6 days ago•5 min saved

Walmart pulls iceberg lettuce as Cyclospora safety probe widens

Walmart has removed four Marketside iceberg lettuce products from stores in 27 states due to a potential Cyclospora outbreak link to Taylor Farms de Mexico; there are no confirmed illnesses yet, but FDA/CDC traceback prompted the move, with Sysco halting sales and Taco Bell having already pulled related lettuce; customers who bought recalled items should discard or return them for a full refund.

via USA Today|

#business #cyclospora #lettuce

business7 days ago•15 min saved

Taylor Farms Pulls Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Taco Bell

Taylor Farms said it will voluntarily remove certain iceberg lettuce products after federal officials linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to lettuce it supplied to Taco Bell, a surge that has sickened more than 1,600 people. The move follows FDA guidance and underscores the company’s proactive approach as one of the nation’s largest leafy greens producers.

via The New York Times|

#business #cyclosporiasis #food-safety

health1 year ago•2 min saved

McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak Reaches 104 Cases Amid Rising Legal Action

The McDonald's E. coli outbreak has expanded, with 104 cases now reported across 14 states, resulting in 34 hospitalizations and one death. The outbreak, linked to fresh slivered onions used in McDonald's Quarter Pounders, was traced back to Taylor Farms. Although the contaminated onions have been recalled and the risk is now considered minimal, the incident underscores the potential for rapid spread of foodborne illnesses in fast food chains. Legal actions are being pursued by some affected individuals.

via Gizmodo|

#cdc #ecolioutbreak #foodsafety