Lettuce supplier is potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak, investigators say
Taco Bell has removed lettuce from its U.S. menus following links to a cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to supplier Taylor Farms.
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Taco Bell removed lettuce from its U.S. menu after it was linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The supplier, Taylor Farms, recalled lettuce shipped to 27 states over the risk of cyclospora.
Epilogue added 86d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Taco Bell holds the lettuce in some states, citing cyclospora risk USA Today · 90d ago broke it first
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Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its U.S. locations after reports linked the ingredient to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis. The FDA is expected to issue warnings regarding lettuce used at the chain across five states. Taco Bell has initiated a hold on the supply to mitigate the risk to customers.
Coverage from outlets including The New York Times, Reuters, BBC, and CNN emphasizes the identification of Taylor Farms as the supplier. Reports also cite potential links to lettuce sourced from Mexico. CBS News and Sky News are tracking the development of the parasite-related health reports.
Future developments will depend on the FDA's formal advisory and further findings from investigators regarding the specific source of the contamination. The extent of the supply chain impacted remains a subject of ongoing investigation.
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Which supplier is being investigated?
Coverage identifies Taylor Farms as the supplier currently under investigation.
What health issue is linked to the lettuce?
The lettuce has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
What action has Taco Bell taken?
Taco Bell has removed lettuce from its menus in parts of the U.S. as a precautionary measure.
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