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FDA says Cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce was false positive
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Scripps News Group , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms that initially tested positive for Cyclospora was a false positive, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The agency said laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample because of the complexity of detecting Cyclospora and determined the result "does not repre...
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Key takeaway There are now no confirmed positive product test results for Cyclospora, as investigators continue trying to determine the source of an outbreak that has sickened more than 1,500 people.
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The false positive test result for Cyclospora on Taylor Farms lettuce has significant implications for Michigan residents, particularly those who have been affected by the ongoing outbreak. With over 1,500 people sickened, including some in Michigan, the search for the source of the contamination continues. The fact that the FDA has not identified a single positive product test result for Cyclospora means that the cause of the outbreak remains unknown, leaving consumers uncertain about the safety of their food. Taylor Farms' voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, although precautionary, may have caused economic disruption to local businesses that rely on the company's products. As the investigation unfolds, Michigan residents will be watching closely to see if any other local food suppliers or products are implicated in the outbreak, and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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