Mexico says no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak
The CDC reported about 100 hospitalizations as investigators traced the parasite to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell.
- The Food and Drug Administration continues to identify Taylor Farms' Mexican facilities as the likely source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak, despite retracting a Saturday test result after a data re-review on Sunday.
- More than 10,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants owned by Yum across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported approximately 100 hospitalizations.
- Taylor Farms' processing facilities in Guanajuato, Mexico, previously caused a 2013 cyclosporiasis outbreak that sickened over 600 people in 25 states, heightening current regulatory scrutiny of the company's operations.
- Cofepris and Senasica confirmed on Friday that an interagency technical group is conducting "strictly preventive" inspections and traceability analyses to mitigate potential health risks.
- Health Minister David Kershenobich stated on Tuesday that there is no evidence linking Mexican lettuce to the current outbreak, adding, "However, we are taking all precautions in case that were the case.
28 Articles
28 Articles
Lettuce Sourced from Mexico: Unraveling the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Mystery
U.S. authorities are investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce, affecting Taco Bell restaurants. Mexico's health minister, David Kershenobich, stated there's no evidence the lettuce is to blame, despite initial false-positive tests by the FDA involving supplier Taylor Farms.
The Straits Times
Hindustan TimesMexico says there is no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak
MEXICO CITY, July 21 - There is no evidence as yet to suggest lettuce sourced from Mexico caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S., Mexico's Health Minister David Kershenobich said on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Mexico denies its lettuce caused an ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak in US – UK Times
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email There is currently no evidence to suggest lettuce sourced from Mexico caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S., despite a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report; Mexico’s Health Minister David Kershenobich stated on Tuesday. The minister’s comments follow a Monday report fr…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
