Taylor Farms

US health authorities are reporting a record number of cyclospora infections. With approximately 15,700 confirmed cases, two deaths, and hundreds hospitalized, the outbreak has been traced back to Mexican-grown iceberg lettuce, which has since been recalled.

Thousands of patients, a faulty test, and a controversial recall: the agricultural giant demanded more time and evidence before its name was revealed. The White House reviewed the FDA's findings and decided in favor of publishing them.