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FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Berkeley Lovelace Jr. | NBC News , NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
Taylor Farms continues to be the subject of a Food and Drug Administration investigation into the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, despite a false-positive test result, the agency said Monday. Late Sunday, the FDA said that a lettuce sample from the company had falsely tested positive for cyclosp...
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Key takeaway Late Sunday, the FDA said that a lettuce sample from the company had falsely tested positive for cyclospora , the parasite that causes the illness.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The ongoing investigation into Taylor Farms' role in the cyclosporiasis outbreak has significant implications for San Francisco's food industry and consumers. As a major hub for food production and distribution, the city's businesses and residents are likely to be affected by the recall of shredded iceberg lettuce. The fact that the FDA is continuing its investigation despite a false-positive test result suggests that the agency is taking a cautious approach to ensuring public health. With many San Francisco residents likely to have eaten at restaurants supplied by Taylor Farms, the city's health department may need to be vigilant in monitoring for cases of cyclosporiasis. The outbreak's connection to Taco Bell restaurants in other states also raises questions about the potential for local cases, given the presence of Taco Bell locations in the San Francisco area. As the investigation continues, San Francisco's food industry and health officials will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
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