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Cyclospora Conspiracy Theories Have Social Media Users Jumping to Conclusions

Tuesday, July 28, 2026


Taylor Farms, a produce distributor, faced discussion on X and TikTok following a cyclospora outbreak linked to its products. The outbreak prompted social media users to reference a donation the company made to a political action committee. Public health officials have not identified any connection between the company's political donations and the foodborne illness outbreak.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/business/media/cyclospora-social-media.html

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