FDA identifies source of lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
The FDA has traced a cyclosporiasis outbreak to a specific lettuce supplier. Taco Bell has confirmed using this supplier in affected states. (sources: reuters, usatoday, upi, cnn, independent)
The FDA has identified a supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico as the likely source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Taco Bell customers in five states. Wendy's and Chipotle have stated they are not impacted by this outbreak.
- The FDA has linked the outbreak to a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico.
- Taco Bell has used this supplier in five states where illnesses have been reported.
- Thousands of people have been affected by the outbreak.
Why it matters
Understanding the source of the outbreak is important for public health and food safety.
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This story is about Lettuce supplier for Taco Bell investigated as possible source for cyclosporiasis outbreak. This bill would let FDA request access to certain animal-feeding operations for sampling during foodborne-illness investigations.
If passed, it would:
- let FDA request access to certain animal-feeding operations for sampling during foodborne-illness investigations • require data-sharing with USDA and public-health agencies to help detect and prevent future outbreaks.
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This story is about Lettuce supplier for Taco Bell investigated as possible source for cyclosporiasis outbreak. This bill would establish a stand-alone federal food agency within HHS.
If passed, it would
- establish a stand-alone federal food agency within HHS • transfer food-regulation functions and formalize interagency collaboration on food investigations and monitoring.
This story is about Lettuce supplier for Taco Bell investigated as possible source for cyclosporiasis outbreak. This bill would let FDA assess and collect food-related reinspection and recall fees again under corrected statutory language.
If passed, it would
- let FDA assess and collect food-related reinspection and recall fees again under corrected statutory language • strengthen the agency’s enforcement follow-through after outbreaks and recalls.