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.
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Taco Bell's response to cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of the parasite cyclospora that's linked to an unspecified product. Meanwhile, Taco Bell is reporting a major drop in foot traffic as concerns about fresh produce continue. Carter Evans has the latest update and Heather Haddon, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Expert on cyclospora and the supply chain
Julie Swann, head of the department of industrial and systems engineering at North Carolina State University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the tracking and tracing underway as the U.S.' cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases.
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Patient on being sickened by cyclospora
A woman who had cyclosporiasis said the parasite made her "really weak." There are more than 4,000 confirmed cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Ex-FDA medical officer on cyclospora outbreak
The FDA is still hunting for the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak after earlier test results proved to be a false positive. Dr. David Acheson, who has more than 40 years of medical and food safety experience, joins CBS News to discuss the issue.
RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
Former FDA commissioner on cyclospora outbreak
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday the outbreak of a severe intestinal illness is under control, adding the source has been identified. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf joins to assess the federal government's response.
Taco Bell reports drop in foot traffic
The FDA continues to hunt for the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, though it says its investigation "continue to converge on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms locations in central Mexico." Fast food giant Taco Bell, which uses shredded lettuce in some products, has seen declining foot traffic as some Americans avoid raw produce. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Epidemiologist on cyclospora investigation
Epidemiologist Ben Miller joins "The Daily Report" to explain how the FDA's testing of a sample of Taylor Farms' lettuce could have resulted in a false positive for cyclospora, as the FDA said it did on Sunday. The FDA said Monday that its investigation and data "continue to converge on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms locations in central Mexico."
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Latest details on cyclospora outbreak
The Taylor Farms lettuce sample that tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive, the FDA said Sunday. The agency said it has not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for cyclospora." CBS News' Ian Lee has more.
Outbreak sparks race to remove contaminated lettuce
A cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands of people nationwide, is believed to have been traced to contaminated lettuce from Mexico supplied by produce giant Taylor Farms. Ian Lee has the latest.
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.
Taylor Farms pulls lettuce amid parasite outbreak
Produce supplier Taylor Farms announced Friday it was voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce after it was linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins with the latest.
Taylor Farms pulls cyclosporiasis-linked lettuce
Taylor Farms on Friday said it was voluntarily pulling its iceberg lettuce after it was linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Lettuce linked to diarrhea-causing parasite
FDA investigators believe iceberg lettuce from Mexico may be behind the spread of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-causing parasite. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
FDA investigating infant botulism outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to baby formula. Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when babies consume bacteria with spores that produce a toxin in the gut. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Child psychologist on nicotine pouch risks
The Food and Drug Administration now allows ZYN nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes. Child psychologist Bonnie Halpern-Felsher joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the risks.
Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
SNOO baby bassinets maker issued warning by FDA
The FDA sent a warning letter to Happiest Baby Inc., alleging the company sold some unauthorized products and cited unsanitary conditions.
FDA issues warning to maker of SNOO
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Happiest Baby Incorporated, the maker of the SNOO, for a number of violations. The FDA alleges the company sold some unauthorized products and also cited unsanitary conditions. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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