Food and Drug Administration
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“This adds to the strong epidemiological data and traceback convergence supporting the link between this outbreak and recalled shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico,”
Food and Drug Administration · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-02
The FDA's website update linked the outbreak to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
“While there is currently not enough evidence to conclusively determine how contamination occurred in this outbreak, the positive samples show that Cyclospora was present in the environment where lettuce was grown and processed,”
Food and Drug Administration · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-02
The FDA found two samples testing positive for Cyclospora during onsite inspections of Taylor Farms de Mexico facilities.
“insanitary conditions whereby [produce] may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby they may have been rendered injurious to heath.”
Food and Drug Administration · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
FDA inspectors determined that Everything Sprouts had maintained insanitary conditions at its facility.
“build-up of black organic matter”
Food and Drug Administration · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
FDA inspectors reported finding matter buildup on irrigation equipment at an Everything Sprouts facility.
“Due to the complexity in detection of Cyclospora, FDA laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample results and have concluded that the finding does not represent true amplification and should be considered a false positive,”
Food and Drug Administration · said 2026-07-20 · reported 2026-07-20
The FDA concluded that a Taylor Farms lettuce sample initially reported as positive for Cyclospora should be considered a false positive following additional laboratory review.
“the company refused to do so.”
Food and Drug Administration · said 2025-07-18 · reported 2025-07-19
The FDA issued a statement explaining that Sarepta declined its request to halt all gene therapy shipments.