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FDA Declares Food Safe Amid 11,000 Cyclospora Cases

7/29/2026

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deputy commissioner Donald Prater said food supply is safe despite a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 11,000 people.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 4,173 cases since early May 2026 and 7,400 cases remain under review.
FDA linked the outbreak in five states to lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, found tests negative for cyclospora and recalled 19 million eggs, organic blueberries and soft cheeses.

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deputy commissioner Donald Prater said food supply is safe despite a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 11,000 people.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 4,173 cases since early May 2026 and 7,400 cases remain under review.
FDA linked the outbreak in five states to lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, found tests negative for cyclospora and recalled 19 million eggs, organic blueberries and soft cheeses.