FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample tested for cyclospora produced false positive
- Posted on July 20, 2026
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In brief
The FDA has clarified that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms, linked to a cyclospora outbreak affecting multiple states, yielded a false positive result during initial testing. This development provides important relief for the supplier involved in the recall, while regulatory authorities continue investigating the actual source of contamination. The discovery highlights the importance of confirmatory testing in food safety protocols and underscores the complexities of pathogen detection in fresh produce.
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FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample tested for cyclospora produced false positive
A sample of lettuce from a supplier that has recalled products as a result of a multi-state cyclospora outbreak produced a false positive result for the parasite, federal officials said Sunday.
