PolitiFact is reporting that U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., falsely claimed Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., voted against the Laken Riley Act. It said Collins, the bill's author, made the assertion on X on July 21, stating Ossoff "voted against the Laken Riley Act when he had the chance to save lives." X users issued a community note correcting Collins, indicating Ossoff voted "Yes" on the bill. PolitiFact confirmed the accuracy of the community note, noting that Ossoff, along with 11 other Senate Democrats, joined Republicans in passing the Laken Riley Act 64-35 on Jan. 20, 2025. The bill, named after a Georgia nursing student killed by an immigrant in the country illegally, was the first signed by President Donald Trump in his second term. PolitiFact clarified that while Ossoff had voted against a procedural measure related to the issue in March 2024, he ultimately supported the reintroduced Laken Riley Act. PolitiFact rated Collins' statement False.
PolitiFact also is reporting on the evolving situation surrounding cyclosporiasis outbreaks, with U.S. cases reaching a record high across 41 states. It said more than 4,000 lab-confirmed cases have been reported, a number expected to increase. Health officials initially linked some cases to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, leading to a recall of products distributed from June 29 through July 16 in over 25 states, including those sold at Taco Bell and Walmart. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration later retracted a positive test result for cyclospora in a lettuce sample, citing a flawed test. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on July 21 that the outbreak was under control and its source identified. However, the FDA opened an investigation into another cyclospora-related outbreak the following day. PolitiFact advises consumers to avoid recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico shredded iceberg lettuce and to cook produce to at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit to kill cyclospora, as thorough washing may reduce but not eliminate risk.