Health Sep 25 More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Health Sep 11 U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown Food and Drug Administration officials said they are confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to this specific outbreak is off the market. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Sep 09 Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Politics Aug 16 Fact-checking claims about Taylor Farms' donations to Trump-aligned groups Social media users looked into donations the company and its leadership made and drew assumptions about how those influenced the Trump administration’s outbreak response. By Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact
Health Aug 15 Cyclospora spreads through human waste — so how did it get on food? The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. By Joan Rose, The Conversation
Aug 03 Michigan reports first 2 U.S. deaths in outbreak of cyclospora By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration. Continue reading
Jul 30 Why lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Continue reading
Jul 29 Can you eat lettuce safely during the cyclospora outbreak? Advice from an infectious disease expert By Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help you significantly reduce your risk of getting sick while continuing to enjoy the many health benefits and flavor perks of salads and fresh veggies. Continue reading
Jul 24 Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Federal health officials on Friday said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to an additional four states, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. Continue reading
Jul 23 U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora By Laura Ungar, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. Continue reading