Federal health officials have reaffirmed that iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms is the source of an ongoing multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that causes severe gastrointestinal illness and explosive diarrhea.
The confirmation was issued on Monday to address and clear up confusion that began swirling over the weekend regarding the origin of the outbreak. Despite conflicting reports that emerged recently, investigators maintain that the lettuce produced by the company remains linked to the surge in cases.
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