Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
Authorities are investigating a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations.
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A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection, has led authorities to investigate Taco Bell. Reports specifically tie the outbreak to lettuce used at the chain's restaurants.
Coverage from The Washington Post, Forbes, and The Independent emphasizes the link between the parasite and the company's lettuce. Restaurant Dive reports that some Taco Bell locations in Michigan have already stopped serving lettuce and cilantro.
Future developments depend on the ongoing investigation into the source of the parasite and whether more locations will remove affected ingredients from their menus.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 91d ago.
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Taco Bell has a diarrhea problem CNN · 88d ago
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Taco Bell holds the lettuce USA Today · 88d ago
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Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak The Washington Post · 91d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
What is the suspected source of the outbreak?
Reports tie the outbreak to lettuce served at Taco Bell.
Which locations have taken immediate action?
Some Taco Bell locations in Michigan have stopped serving cilantro and lettuce.
What is the nature of the parasite involved?
The parasite causes cyclosporiasis, which The Independent describes as causing 'explosive diarrhea.'
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