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Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
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Extra Extra has grouped 34 reports on this story from 30 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 21 left-leaning, 9 center, and 4 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 82 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.
On reliability, 24 of the 30 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 6 outlets fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.
This story has been covered over the span of about 3 days, making it a longer-running thread rather than a single news flash.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: NBC News, SFGATE, NPR, Tennessee Lookout, Business Insider, Houston Chronicle, Louisiana Illuminator, Nebraska Examiner, Missouri Independent, Kansas Reflector, Wisconsin Examiner, Minnesota Reformer, Florida Phoenix, Ohio Capital Journal, MSNBC, The Baltimore Sun, Vox, WIRED, Daily Kos, Salon, Reuters, PBS NewsHour, STAT News, Associated Press, Axios, The Dispatch, MarketWatch, WORLD, Not the Bee, Townhall.
Left(21)
NBC NewsBJul 20, 5:55 PM
FDA says it’s still investigating Taylor Farms in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms continues to be the subject of a Food and Drug Administration investigation into the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, despite a false positive test result, the agency said Monday.
SFGATEBJul 20, 3:31 PM
Calif. company still focus of cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation, FDA says
There are "no confirmed positive sample results" at this time, according to the FDA.
NPRAJul 21, 12:36 AM
FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test
The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source may be difficult to definitively trace.
Tennessee LookoutBJul 17, 6:15 PM
Taco Bell removing lettuce nationwide linked to cyclosporiasis in 5 states
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that public health officials have linked the ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states to shredded iceberg lettuce
Business InsiderBJul 20, 6:17 PM
What to know about Taylor Farms, the Taco Bell lettuce supplier under scrutiny amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms produces packaged salads and supplies fresh produce to retailers, restaurants, and foodservice customers. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Taylor Farms, a lettuce supplier for Taco Bell, has
Houston ChronicleBJul 20, 3:06 PM
FDA retracts Cyclospora ruling for Taylor Farms lettuce
Texas shoppers can breathe a sigh of relief.
Louisiana IlluminatorBJul 20, 4:32 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms lettuce sample produced false positive for cyclospora
The FDA did not cite any other positive tests for the source of the outbreak, which has been linked to severe gastrointestinal illness.
Tennessee LookoutBJul 20, 7:55 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis
Nebraska ExaminerBJul 20, 7:47 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis
Missouri IndependentBJul 20, 6:25 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis
Kansas ReflectorBJul 20, 6:14 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis
Wisconsin ExaminerBJul 20, 5:34 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis
Minnesota ReformerBJul 20, 4:58 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis
Florida PhoenixBJul 20, 3:42 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis
Ohio Capital JournalBJul 20, 3:29 PM
FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis
MSNBCCJul 20, 11:56 PM
FDA links Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak despite false positive
The FDA says a false positive lettuce sample does not change the evidence linking the supplier to the multistate outbreak. The post FDA links Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak despite false positive
The Baltimore SunBJul 20, 9:06 PM
Union urges protections for Maryland produce workers during cyclospora outbreak - Baltimore Sun
Union urges protections for Maryland produce workers during cyclospora outbreak Baltimore Sun
VoxBJul 20, 6:00 PM
Don’t give up vegetables because of the diarrhea parasite
Fresh produce brings new risks with the cyclospora diarrhea outbreak. Here’s how to eat safe. | Getty Images Update, July 20, 2026, 2 pm ET: This story, first published July 17, has been updated wit
WIREDBJul 20, 8:57 PM
The FDA Says It Didn't Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually
The agency stressed that the July 17 voluntary recall from Taylor Farms still stands. The supplier has been linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
Daily KosCJul 21, 12:00 AM
Diarrhea parasite continues its rampage, and Trump hides Iran war carnage
Here's your Daily Kos Recap for July 20.
SalonCJul 20, 3:52 PM
Salad shy? Avoid these foods during this cyclosporiasis outbreak
Certain produce may be high-risk, but you can still enjoy it by following a few guidelines
Center(9)
ReutersAJul 20, 10:27 PM
US FDA continues investigating Taylor Farms as cyclosporiasis cases mount - Reuters
US FDA continues investigating Taylor Farms as cyclosporiasis cases mount Reuters
PBS NewsHourAJul 20, 10:35 PM
Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
Federal officials are still trying to determine the source of a multistate outbreak linked to lettuce. There may be more than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide. The FDA said that a lettuce samp
STAT NewsAJul 20, 8:37 PM
FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
The FDA said Monday it is still focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite a faulty test result.
PBS NewsHourAJul 20, 8:18 PM
FDA is still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
Federal health officials said Monday they remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite inaccurate test results that the go
Associated PressAJul 20, 8:13 PM
FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result - AP News
FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result AP News
Associated PressAJul 17, 8:58 PM
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite - AP News
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite AP News
AxiosAJul 20, 7:59 PM
Cyclospora investigation still points to recalled lettuce, FDA says
The FDA said Monday it still thinks Taylor Farms lettuce is likely behind a Cyclospora outbreak, even after pulling back earlier test results linking the produce to the parasite. Why it matters: Track
The DispatchAJul 20, 11:08 AM
A Record Cyclospora Outbreak
Plus: three U.S. troops are killed in the Iran war, Russia launches a major missile barrage on Kyiv, and one very expensive leather jacket.
MarketWatchBJul 20, 9:44 PM
Americans are skipping lettuce and salads as investigation into cyclospora outbreak continues
Shares of salad chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen closed lower on Monday.
Right(4)
WORLDCJul 20, 4:59 PM
FDA says it falsely identified source of cyclosporiasis outbreak - wng.org
FDA says it falsely identified source of cyclosporiasis outbreak wng.org
Not the BeeDJul 20, 8:08 PM
Update: FDA disputes Taylor Farms' claim that its lettuce isn't giving everyone diarrhea
Yesterday, Taylor Farms said they weren't at fault for the Cyclospora outbreak that led to thousands of intestinal woes across America.
TownhallDJul 20, 8:30 PM
The FDA Still Doesn't Know Who Caused the Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak
TownhallDJul 21, 2:00 AM
Yeah, About That FDA Update on the Diarrhea Lettuce ...
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