False Alarm: The Icy Grip of Cyclospora The recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections linked to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms has sent shockwaves across the US, with thousands affected and at least 94 hospitalized.
However, health officials have now revealed that the initial test finding a source of the parasite was nothing more than a false positive.
This development raises serious questions about the efficacy of our food safety testing protocols and the speed at which we respond to outbreaks.