AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - Cyclospora investigation still points to recalled lettuce, FDA says
The FDA said Monday it still thinks Taylor Farms lettuce is likely behind a Cyclospora outbreak , even after pulling back earlier test results linking the produce to the parasite. Why it matters: Tracking the source of the diarrhea-causing illness presents a steep challenge for health officials and suppliers, while news of a false positive risks confusing consumers about which recalled products to avoid. - At least 1,644 people have fallen ill, though officials believe the true number is likely much higher. - Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico in connection with the outbreak. The big picture: Laboratory results are only one piece of foodborne outbreak investigations, which also…