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FDA walks back finding of cyclospora parasite

FDA walks back finding of cyclospora parasite as outbreak probe continues

The agency earlier said a sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for cyclospora, but the company’s recall remains in place.

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Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was 'false positive,' FDA says

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FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce not linked to cyclospora outbreak after false positive

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FDA Walks Back Finding of Cyclospora Parasite as Outbreak Probe Continues

Taylor Farms said that the Food and Drug Administration has apologized after the agency walked back an earlier statement that the parasite linked to an outbreak affecting thousands of people had been ...

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Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states over cyclospora risk

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Despite false-positive test, Taylor Farms lettuce remains central to cyclosporiasis probe, FDA says

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Cyclospora investigation still points to recalled lettuce, FDA says

Tracking the source of the diarrhea-causing illness presents a steep challenge for health officials and suppliers, while news of a false positive risks confusing consumers about which recalled product...

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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

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FDA apologizes to Taylor Farms, cyclospora test result deemed to be a ‘false positive’

Which Salad Greens Are Safe From Cyclospora Parasite? List of Companies

While a specific source hasn't been identified, at least two major leafy greens producers say their products are not involved.

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

Federal health officials said Monday they remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite inaccurate test results that the government briefly publicized over the weekend.

6,700+ Cases of 'Explosive Diarrhea' Parasite Reported Across 34 States

More than 6,700 confirmed or probable cases of a parasite-linked intestinal illness have been reported across the United States this year as health officials continue investigating multiple

Taco Bell's Shredded Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak

While investigations are ongoing, health officials suspect shredded lettuce may be partly responsible for the current outbreak.

'Explosive diarrhea' parasite: Where it hides besides fresh produce

Cases of a parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' are rising in New York, but experts say the source might not just be food.

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Parasites trigger a gut-to-brain signal that cuts food intake during infection

A new Nature study shows how parasite-driven inflammation in the gut activates a tuft cell to serotonin to vagus nerve pathway, helping explain why infection can suppress appetite. Study: Parasites trigger epithelial cell crosstalk to drive gut–brain ...

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On the hunt for parasites in animal poop

River otter poop is the perfect for Katrina Lohan's research as it contains DNA from worms, fish, and other organisms, including parasites. Image: National Zoo River otters are unequivocally cute. But their eating habits are not so adorable. Most animals ...