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Farm linked to ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cyclosporiasis outbreak hadn’t been inspected in 7 years, report says
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Van de Riet , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The farm's facility is operated by Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in California.
A recent report has shed light on a farm linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The farm, located in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, is believed to be the source of contaminated lettuce. The farm's facility is operated by Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in California.
According to reports, the farm had not been inspected in seven years prior to 2019. Further details on the outbreak, which has resulted in deaths and numerous cases in the US, are available from sources such as CBS News and CNN.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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