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Rep. Garcia Grills Taylor Farms CEO Over Trump Ties Amid Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak: 'Tried to Distance Themselves...'

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), on the House Oversight Committee, is investigating whether Taylor Farms used its White House connections to influence the federal response to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak linked to its recalled lettuce.

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Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

Taylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico after lettuce was linked to an outbreak. Health authorities confirmed thousands of cases of the parasitic disease cyclosporiasis. Former FDA chief suggested other produce from central Mexico could be involved. The…

The Economic Times

Not ‘standard’ for Taylor Farms to seek White House intervention in ‘diarrhea lettuce’ recall, ex-FDA chief says

‘I dealt with outbreaks in romaine lettuce and spinach as well,’ former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said. ‘I never heard from the White House on those things’

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FDA Retracts Its Positive Cyclospora Test on Recalled Lettuce as Consumer Reports Finds the Recall Notice Unusable

FDA says its Cyclospora-positive lettuce sample was a false positive. The recall remains. Consumer Reports found the notice used internal brand codes.

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Richard Blumenthal Questions Whether Taylor Farms' Trump Donations Weakened CDC Response to Cyclospora Outbreak

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Sunday accused Taylor Farms of impeding public health efforts to contain the Cyclospora outbreak and questioned whether the company’s political contributions to President Donald Trump‘s campaign contributed to CDC staffing cuts that weakened disease surveillance.

Benzinga

‘Not standard’ for Taylor Farms to ask White House to delay cyclospora recall, ex-FDA head says

Scott Gottlieb responds to report that company contacted the White House seeking to delay a recall announcement

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Former FDA official says US handling of cyclospora near ‘catastrophic level’

Frank Yiannas calls for an independent review of the federal response to the illness causing explosive diarrhea

The Guardian - US

CDC Expands Nation's Largest Known Cyclospora Outbreak to Nine States with Nearly 2,000 Sick, and a Second Outbreak Is Now Under Investigation

CDC expanded the Taco Bell Cyclospora outbreak to 9 states July 24. A second separate 72-case outbreak has no identified source. What to know and do now.

Medical Daily

Cyclospora Cases Have Hit a Record High in the United States as Multiple Unlinked Clusters Continue

Cyclospora cases reached a record high in the U.S. in 2026, with over 11,000 total reported as of July 23. Multiple unlinked clusters remain under active investigation. Here is what you need to know.

Medical Daily

Detroit woman says she ate at Taco Bell and now, she is hospitalized with her days including 30-40 bathroom trips

She remains unable to receive standard treatment.

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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials have linked four more states to an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite

The Independent UK

Confusing product recall adds to US cyclospora outbreak uncertainty

Explosive diarrhea infection detected in 41 states with at least 72 sickened by new, as yet unknown source of parasite

The Guardian - US

CDC Confirms Over 4,100 Cyclospora Cases Across 41 States as Michigan Outbreak Hits 7,664

CDC confirms 4,173 Cyclospora cases in 41 states as of July 23, 2026. Michigan alone has 7,664 cases and 160 hospitalizations. Here is what to stop eating and who is most at risk.

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The Independent UK

How Taco Bell leadership scrambled to stop the ‘diarrhea lettuce’ outbreak and save the brand

Thousands of Americans have fallen ill from a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce sold at Taco Bell in five states

The Independent UK

Detroit woman who says she got cyclosporiasis from Taco Bell was making ‘30 to 40 bathroom trips’ a day

The cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states, including Michigan

The Independent UK

US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite

U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora

Medical Daily

Michigan Is Battling Two Major Outbreaks at Once: A Cyclospora Surge Past 5,000 Cases and a Persistent Measles Presence

Michigan surpassed 5,000 Cyclospora cases by July 17, 2026, linked to Taco Bell lettuce from Taylor Farms, while also managing one of the nation's highest measles burdens.

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The Independent UK

A new cyclospora cluster is under FDA investigation with US now facing four outbreaks

Infections caused by the parasite have led to more than 300 hospitalizations since May

The Independent UK

Diarrhea parasite ruined newlyweds’ honeymoon after Cyclospora sent bride to the ER

Gretchen Pleuss believes she contacted the illness through shredded lettuce on a sandwich – but told The Independent she was now recovering

The Independent UK

Taco Bell continues to see traffic plummet as consumers fret over ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

Other fast-casual chains — including those known for serving leafy greens — have also seen declines in foot traffic

Medical Daily

FDA Clears False Positive but Keeps Taylor Farms Lettuce as Top Suspect in 1,644-Case Cyclospora Outbreak

The FDA retracted a cyclospora-positive test for Taylor Farms lettuce but says the recall stands. Over 1,644 people are sick. Here's what the false positive means for consumers.

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Iceberg Lettuce Recall Details Walmart Shoppers Should Know

Walmart shoppers should check their refrigerators immediately due to a recent voluntary food recall notice. Taylor Fresh Foods recalled select iceberg lettuce packages because of possible health risks to consumers. The recall affects specific Walmart store locations across multiple southern, midwestern, and eastern states. Federal regulatory agencies are monitoring the…

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FDA Declares Taylor Farms Cyclospora Test a False Positive, Leaving the Source of Nearly 7,000 Illnesses Unknown Again

FDA retracted its Cyclospora lab test on Taylor Farms lettuce as a false positive. The recall is unchanged. Here's what the reversal means — and what it does not.

The Independent UK

The explosive diarrhea outbreak just took a very political turn

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