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Taylor Farms Founder and CEO Bruce Taylor released October 8, 2026 concerning this summer's Cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexican lettuce.

This week FDA concluded its outbreak investigation of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce and released a 10-point plan.

Read about Albertsons' accusation in its Kroger lawsuit, a column about communicating during outbreaks, ELDs under scrutiny again, and more.

In advance of the 2027 growing and harvesting season, the FDA will increase activities to prevent Cyclospora contamination of fresh...

FDA says, of the samples collected during the onsite inspections in Mexico, two samples tested positive for Cyclospora.

Read about the AI challenges in grocery, Hy-Vee's CEO on its strategy, the Cyclospora outbreak's effect on Olive Garden's summer,...

IFPA's Max Teplitski wrote, “We ask the FDA to work with us to strengthen both consumer confidence and the produce...

The International Fresh Produce Association points to the close communication among FDA, CDC, and the industry over the past two...

While the outbreak is over, FDA continues the outbreak investigation of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.

The total case count associated with this outbreak is now 11,458 illnesses reported from 20 states, with Georgia, Tennessee, and...

The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in an outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa,...

Consumer fear and a lack of clarity have been devastating to the lettuce and even overall produce industry. We need closure.

Since the last update on August 13, state and local health officials have continued to interview additional people sick with...

Read commentary from Walmart's CEO on its Q2 report, a measure of the outbreak on salad sales, Albertson's new marketing...

Fruit and vegetable sales struggled in July, as consumers pulled back after Independence Day, and outbreak fears further eroded sales. 

This summer’s Cyclospora outbreak has done lasting damage to the produce industry based on consumer confidence and lower overall sales.

The total case count associated with this multistate outbreak is now 9,481 illnesses reported from 17 states.

Read FMI's statement on today's food inflation report, how retailers can use results of conversational AI, crop reports, and more.