Farm linked to cyclosporaisis outbreak went years without FDA inspection

The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.

• Aug 12

Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks

Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.

• Aug 10

Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases

Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.

• Aug 3

Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead

Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.

• Jul 27

CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak

Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.

• Jul 26

FDA reports new cyclospora outbreak as North Carolina eyes cilantro, parsley

Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.

• Jul 24

Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states

The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.

• Jul 24

Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.

• Jul 22

Walmart recalls Marketside lettuce in FL, GA over cyclospora risk

Four Marketside iceberg lettuce products sold at Walmart in Florida, Georgia, and other states were recalled as a precaution; no illnesses reported.

• Jul 19

Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell

A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.

• Jul 17

Atlanta farmers and consumers try to reduce risk of cyclosporiasis

A cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the country has some in Atlanta looking to see what they can do to stay healthy.

• Jul 17