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FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test

The FDA retracted its only positive test for cyclospora, the parasite at the center of a multistate outbreak, on Taylor Farms lettuce. But the agency believes lettuce from the brand is still linked.

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The FDA's stance on Taylor Farms lettuce remains unchanged despite a retracted test that initially linked the product to a Cyclospora outbreak. The agency has retracted its only positive test for Cyclospora on Taylor Farms lettuce, but still believes the brand's lettuce is connected to the outbreak. This development underscores the complexity of tracing the source of foodborne illnesses, where a single test result can be inconclusive or later disputed.

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