 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | | |
| | | | | BY MEG WINGERTER On Friday, it appeared we could all breathe easy after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it had linked an outbreak of illness from the cyclospora parasite to iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell. Now, the situation looks a bit less clear. The FDA reported that testing of lettuce from Taylor Farms, the Taco Bell supplier, resulted in a
"false positive." That doesn't mean that Taylor Farms and Taco Bell are completely in the clear -- it could be that the contaminated product is already used up, since lettuce isn't known for its long shelf life -- and the FDA said it still believes it has found the culprit. But it does raise the possibility that the initial announcement was wrong. Colorado's cyclospora cases are in line with recent years, and mostly involved people who traveled overseas. If you want to be especially careful, though, public health watchers recommend avoiding bagged salads and cooking your produce and herbs thoroughly. | | | | Health officials advise people to stay indoors — and to take steps to keep the air in your home clean. | | | | | Some young people who use cannabis regularly develop cannabis use disorder that requires treatment. | | | | | A Food and Drug Administration investigation identified a single supplier of the lettuce. | | | | | “Ms. Bendon has lost sleep, impacting her ability to focus at her job, has pursued medical treatment and constantly fears learning of additional disclosures of her sensitive, private information,” the lawsuit said. | | | | | FDA approved Lipfendra, a Merck pill that drastically reduces bad cholesterol levels. | | | | | Summer is peak season for outdoor recreation, and in Colorado, that often means bringing dogs along for the adventure. But with numerous wildfires impacting the state’s air quality, you might be wondering if it’s safe to let your four-legged friends hang out in nature or even your backyard. | | | |
