Rep. Robert Garcia Seeks Records on Taylor Farms and White House Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California, has requested documents from Taylor Farms, the White House, the FDA, and the CDC regarding a parasitic outbreak potentially linked to Taylor Farms' lettuce supply. Garcia, who is the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is investigating whether Taylor Farms used its influence to affect the FDA's investigation into the outbreak. This request comes amid a cyclospora outbreak that has led to a significant change in consumer behavior, with 40% of U.S. adults reportedly buying or eating less produce. The FDA has launched an investigation into the outbreak, which has highlighted concerns about the centralized sourcing and distribution networks in the food industry. 
