The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
Category: Cyclospora (Parasite)
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How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
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Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce as Cyclospora Outbreak Wanes?
The New York Times – On the Runway:As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history wanes, experts weigh in on whether iceberg and other fresh produce are still a risk.
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What We Know About Taylor Farms’ Food Recalls
The New York Times – Business:Just weeks after the company recalled lettuce and other produce suspected of being tainted by the cyclosporiasis parasite, it recalled jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.
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Taylor Farms Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Jalapeños Over Salmonella Concerns
The New York Times – Business:The company said it was unaware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños, which were distributed to major retailers across 26 states.
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Taco Bell Sales Recover Following Cyclospora Outbreak
The New York Times – Business:Transparency around pulling affected lettuce from stores has helped Taco Bell regain consumer trust, its parent company, Yum Brands, said.
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Even the Rich Can’t Escape Cyclospora, Ticks, Heat Waves and Other Summer Scourges
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:With heat waves throttling the Northeast, lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard and cyclospora in our salads, not even the rich can escape the impact of climate change.
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Even the Rich Can’t Escape Cyclospora, Ticks, Heat Waves and Other Summer Scourges
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:With heat waves throttling the Northeast, lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard and cyclospora in our salads, not even the rich can escape the impact of climate change.