FDA Identifies False Positive in Cyclospora Outbreak Lettuce Sample
The Food and Drug Administration reported a test sample of Taylor Farms lettuce, previously linked to a cyclospora outbreak, yielded a false positive result. No products have tested positive for the disease, and investigators continue to search for the source.
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WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Saturday that a test sample of Taylor Farms lettuce, initially reported as positive for cyclospora, was a false positive. This development introduces new complexity into the ongoing investigation of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country.
FDA officials stated that no food products have tested positive for cyclospora in connection with the current outbreak. The agency continues its investigation to determine the source of the contamination.
NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson reported the details for TODAY.
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