FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result

The FDA continues to focus on Taylor Farms lettuce as the source of a multistate cyclospora outbreak affecting 1,645+ people, despite a false-positive test result that briefly misdirected the investigation. The contamination is traced to produce irrigated with feces-contaminated water, with food chains including Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Panera experiencing significant foot traffic declines.

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