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FDA said Taylor Farms lettuce sample tested for cyclospora came back false positive
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· July 20, 2026
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The FDA said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms that tested positive for cyclospora should now be considered a false-positive test. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report: FDA said Taylor Farms lettuce sample tested for cyclospora came back false positive According to the FDA, "laboratory ex...
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Key takeaway " Last week, the FDA said that the traceback investigation into the five-state cyclosporiasis outbreak which includes Michigan converged on the single supplier being Taylor Farms de Mexico.
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The false positive test result for cyclospora in a Taylor Farms lettuce sample has significant implications for Michigan, where over 5,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported. The voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, although precautionary, may have caused economic disruption to local businesses that rely on Taylor Farms products. Now that the FDA has deemed the test result a false positive, it is crucial to assess the impact of the recall on Michigan's food supply chain and the potential consequences for businesses that may have been unnecessarily affected. The convergence of the traceback investigation on Taylor Farms de Mexico as the single supplier linked to the outbreak, particularly among Taco Bell customers, also raises questions about the safety protocols in place for food imports from Mexico. As the situation unfolds, Michigan residents will be watching closely to see how the state's public health officials and food regulators respond to ensure the safety of the food supply.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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