Mystery over parasite outbreak deepens as FDA admits false positive and source remains unknown
The investigation into what is causing a multi-state outbreak of a diarrhea-inducing parasite continues as officials admit the suspected source has tested negative for the pathogen.
Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 1,600, FDA Retracts Positive Test
- Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Lettuce Sickens Thousands in US πΉ Bloomberg — Β· 5min
- Lettuce that tested positive for cyclospora was false positive, FDA says πΉ CBS News — Β· 2min
- Lettuce that tested positive for cyclospora was false positive, FDA says CBS News —
- Cyclospora outbreak: FDA says it made a βfalse positive.β Taylor Farms lettuce products are still being recalled Fast Company —
- FDA: Taylor Farms lettuce cyclospora finding was false positive The Hill —