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Taylor Farms Recalls Iceberg Lettuce Amidst Record-Breaking Nationwide Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

The administration announced that the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history is currently being monitored as thousands of Americans are affected by the parasitic illness. The outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms facility in Mexico, has resulted in over 15,000 confirmed cases across 17 states, with Michigan reporting the highest number of infections. The administration announced that the Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has been recalled from the market to mitigate the risk of further illness. While the outbreak has caused a significant decline in consumer spending on fresh greens, experts suggest that lettuce remains safe to eat provided it is not part of the specific recall. The administration announced that the Taylor Farms company is working closely with state and local officials to identify all exposure sources. Despite the scale of the outbreak, the administration announced that the Taylor Farms company has suspended its Mexico production to ensure food safety. The administration announced that the Taylor Farms company is a major supplier for many retail and chains, and its recent recalls have prompted questions regarding the federal food-safety system's ability to oversee large-scale suppliers.

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