Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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Cyclosporiasis-linked farm last inspected in 2019
The Mexican lettuce farm linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak has not been inspected by American regulators in seven years. Dr. Kali Kniel, chair of microbial food safety at the University of Delaware, joins CBS News with more.
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.
FDA last inspected parasite-linked farm in 2019
CBS News has learned that the Mexican lettuce farm connected to the outbreak of a nasty intestinal illness hasn't been inspected by American regulators in more than seven years. Food safety advocates blame budget and personnel cuts for a 29% drop in inspection rates of foreign farms over the past two years.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño items at Walmart, Target over salmonella risk
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products
Taylor Farms, the company linked to this summer's lettuce-related parasite outbreak, is now recalling jalapeño pepper products after new concerns about salmonella. Tom Hanson reports.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products
Taylor Farms is recalling several food items made with jalapeños suspected of being contaminated with salmonella. Tom Hanson reports and Brian Schaneberg, executive director of the Institute for Food Safety and Health at Illinois Tech, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products
Taylor Farms, the company tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak via lettuce, has voluntarily recalled its products with jalapeños after concerns over salmonella. Adriana Diaz reports.
Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
Infectious disease specialist on food safety
Several states are reporting outbreaks of foodborne illnesses stemming from salmonella and cyclospora. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco, joins CBS News with food safety tips.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
What to know about cyclosporiasis' lethality
Michigan health officials say cases of the intestinal infection cyclosporiasis are still climbing. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Takeout" with the latest on the parasitic outbreak.
Michigan health official on cyclospora outbreak
More than 22,000 cases of the food-borne illness cyclosporiasis have been reported across 45 states. Adrienne Walling, prevention specialist for the Washtenaw County Health Department in Michigan, joins CBS News to discuss.
Michigan reports 2 deaths in parasitic outbreak
Health officials in Michigan have reported two deaths related to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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