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.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

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

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Charleston Gazette-MailLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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UPICenter· Jul 20, 2026

Taylor Farms: FDA mistakenly reports parasite in lettuce amid recall

Rocket City NowCenter· Jul 18, 2026

Company linked to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak recalling lettuce sourced from central Mexico

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Toledo BladeLean Right· Jul 21, 2026

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

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

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

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

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

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

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

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

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

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

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

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

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

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