Taylor Farms lettuce remains the focus of cyclosporiasis investigation, despite false positive test
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
Authorities investigating a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce products maintain confidence in their findings despite encountering a false positive test result. Epidemiological evidence and traceback investigations continue to point toward shredded iceberg lettuce as the contamination source. Health officials are implementing enhanced food safety protocols while consumers are advised to verify product origins and practice proper food handling procedures.
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Taylor Farms lettuce remains the focus of cyclosporiasis investigation, despite false positive test
Health officials investigating the large outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora say they have “very strong” evidence that shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms is the likely source, despite a false positive test for the parasite over the weekend.
