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Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeños Amid Cyclospora Outbreak

Ars Technica •
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Taylor Farms, based in Salinas, California, has recalled jalapeño products across 26 states amid an ongoing Cyclospora outbreak. The company's Mexican-grown iceberg lettuce has been linked to cases in at least 15 states. The CDC reports a record 22,723 cases of cyclosporiasis this year, with over 500 hospitalizations and 2 deaths.

Taylor Farms has faced scrutiny for its handling of the outbreak, including vague recall information and multiple revisions to its public statements. The company also donated to a Trump-backing super PAC after the administration delayed an FDA traceability rule.

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include watery diarrhea, bloating, and fatigue, typically appearing about a week after exposure. The recall also involves potential Salmonella contamination, which causes fever and bloody diarrhea within six hours to six days.