“FDA Finds Cyclospora at Taylor Farms Mexico Facility Amid Outbreak That Sickened Thousands” — what this page in the network covers. The Food and Drug Administration has found the Cyclospora parasite during an inspection of a Taylor Farms facility in northeastern Mexico, adding significant evidence that the summer outbreak that sickened thousands originated there. The inspection, which took place this fall, identified the pathogen in the facility’s environment, according to the FDA. Taylor Farms, a major supplier of salads and fresh vegetables to restaurants and grocery stores, has been at the center of the investigation since the outbreak began in May.
The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The outbreak, which affected more than 2,000 people across the United States, was one of the largest Cyclospora outbreaks in recent years. The parasite causes intestinal illness with symptoms including diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.