FDA says positive cyclospora test linked to lettuce outbreak was false alarm

The FDA announced that a positive cyclospora test linked to a lettuce outbreak was actually a false alarm. Although the agency previously stated that a lettuce sample had tested positive for the parasite, it has since corrected this finding. Despite the false positive result, federal regulators maintain their focus on shredded lettuce. The FDA continues to issue warnings regarding the safety of the recalled product while monitoring the situation to ensure public health protection.