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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Quick answers
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.'
Coverage (5)
- Michigan Taco Bells stop serving lettuce as cyclosporiasis cases rise Detroit Free Press · 1h ago
- Taco Bell now in focus over outbreak of parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea,’ report says The Independent · 3h ago
- Report Ties Taco Bell Lettuce To Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Forbes · 3h ago
- Some Michigan Taco Bells have stopped serving lettuce, cilantro amid parasite outbreak Restaurant Dive · 4h ago
- Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak The Washington Post · 4h ago broke it first
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