FDA finds cyclospora at Mexican farm tied to lettuce outbreak
· Health · United States · Mexico
The FDA said inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history. The finding links a specific source to a record outbreak.
Why it matters：Traceback to a farm supports recalls and import controls, a recurring test of global produce supply chains and food-safety surveillance.
Key points
- Inspectors detected cyclospora at the farm blamed for the outbreak
- It is described as the largest foodborne outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history
Sources (original reporting)
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