Lettuce Supplier Linked to Diarrhea-Causing Parasite in 5 States
The FDA has identified a single supplier of lettuce linked to a diarrhea-causing parasite in 5 states. The supplier, affiliated with Taylor Fresh Foods, is an independent farm in California.
The Food and Drug Administration has identified a single supplier of lettuce as the source of a diarrhea-causing parasite in 5 states. The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but Taylor Fresh Foods, of Salinas, California, said FDA testing indicated it was 'a specific independent farm' affiliated with the company.
The parasite was found in lettuce supplied to Taco Bell in the affected states. Taylor Fresh Foods is cooperating with the FDA investigation.
The FDA is continuing to investigate the source of the contamination and is working to ensure that all contaminated lettuce is removed from the market.
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What states are affected by the contaminated lettuce?
The FDA has not publicly disclosed the names of the 5 states affected by the contaminated lettuce, but it has confirmed that the lettuce was supplied to Taco Bell in those states.
What is the name of the company affiliated with the independent farm?
The company affiliated with the independent farm is Taylor Fresh Foods, based in Salinas, California.
What is the name of the diarrhea-causing parasite?
The FDA has not publicly disclosed the name of the diarrhea-causing parasite, but it has confirmed that it is a parasite that can cause diarrhea in humans.
Is Taco Bell still serving lettuce from the affected supplier?
It is not clear if Taco Bell is still serving lettuce from the affected supplier, but the FDA is working to ensure that all contaminated lettuce is removed from the market.
What is Taylor Fresh Foods doing to cooperate with the FDA investigation?
Taylor Fresh Foods is cooperating with the FDA investigation and has confirmed that FDA testing indicated the contamination came from a specific independent farm affiliated with the company.
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