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.
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Coverage (26)
- Taco Bell has a diarrhea problem CNN · 42d ago
- Sweetgreen Pares 26% Drop as Parasite Tied to Taco Bell Lettuce Bloomberg.com · 42d ago
- The FDA Named a Source of the Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak. the Saga Isn't Over. Business Insider · 43d ago
- Taco Bell holds the lettuce USA Today · 43d ago
- California lettuce supplied to Taco Bell identified as potential cyclospora parasite outbreak source: report KTLA · 43d ago
- Parasitic Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Supplied to Taco Bell WSJ · 43d ago
- Taco Bell issues statement as ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclospora illnesses continue to grow in US KGNS · 45d ago
- Yum's Taco Bell removes select items, says no confirmed link to US cyclosporiasis outbreak Reuters · 45d ago
- Taco Bell takes extra cyclospora precautions while CDC investigates outbreak Business Insider · 45d ago
- Yum's Taco Bell removes select items, says no confirmed link to U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak CNBC · 45d ago
- Taco Bell temporarily pulls produce ingredients at some locations amid cyclosporiasis outbreak 10TV · 45d ago
- Taco Bell Is Under Investigation amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks, Some Locations Pull Ingredients as Precaution People.com · 45d ago
- Taco Bell issues statement as ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclospora illnesses continue to grow in US WSAZ · 45d ago
- Taco Bell removes certain menu items amid cyclospora outbreak: Reports WAVY.com · 45d ago
- Taco Bell Pulls Some Items as Parasite Outbreak Spreads Bloomberg.com · 45d ago
- As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid CBS News · 45d ago
- Taco Bell investigated as part of cyclospora parasite outbreak, report says KTLA · 45d ago
- Taco Bell investigated as part of cyclospora parasite outbreak, report says KTLA · 45d ago
- Health officials probe Taco Bell and eye lettuce as 'explosive' diarrhea outbreak grows KATU · 45d ago
- Taco Bell Says It Pulled Some Items Amid Parasite Outbreak Bloomberg.com · 45d ago
- California reports Cyclospora cases as officials eye lettuce and possible Taco Bell link San Francisco Chronicle · 45d ago
- Michigan Taco Bells stop serving lettuce as cyclosporiasis cases rise Detroit Free Press · 45d ago
- Taco Bell now in focus over outbreak of parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea,’ report says The Independent · 45d ago
- Report Ties Taco Bell Lettuce To Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Forbes · 45d ago
- Some Michigan Taco Bells have stopped serving lettuce, cilantro amid parasite outbreak Restaurant Dive · 45d ago
- Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak The Washington Post · 45d 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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