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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 19, 2026 at 8:50 PM ET · Updated July 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET

FDA says Taylor Farms test was false positive in Taco Bell lettuce parasite probe

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

The FDA determined that a test linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora in Taco Bell lettuce was a false positive. The supplier had been connected to reports of illness including explosive diarrhea.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 21 hr ago, when Reuters via Google News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 19 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

New York Post 19 hr ago
FDA says Taylor Farms had false positive after test pinned ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite on Taco Bell lettuce supplier

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Reuters via Google News 21 hr ago
FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive - Reuters

Coverage timeline

Jul 19, 8:50 PM ET
21 hr ago
Reuters via Google News
FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive - Reuters
Jul 19, 11:05 PM ET
19 hr ago
New York Post
FDA says Taylor Farms had false positive after test pinned ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite on Taco Bell lettuce supplier
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